You might as well go through life the way you want to. If what you want is to be engaged and forceful, to 'lean in,' well, do that. Christine Quinn engageforcefullean Change image and share on social
I've already begun to put pilot programs in place that give CUNY grads opportunities to get good tech jobs. We should expand on that so that New Yorkers are getting those jobs, because those jobs are probably one of the biggest 21st Century pathways into the middle class. Christine Quinn 21stbeginbig share on social
I'm going to do whatever I have to do to help a New Yorker, whether it's a girl on the street or a tenant in a housing development. Christine Quinn developmentgirlhouse Change image and share on social
People used to feel oddly empowered to tell me all the reasons I couldn't win. Because I was a woman. Because I was a lesbian. Because I was from the West Side of Manhattan. Christine Quinn empowerfeellesbian Change image and share on social
My late mother was very clear to my sister and I that we were to be strong women; that we were to be effective; that we were to be heard. Christine Quinn cleareffectivehear Change image and share on social
One of the things that drives me crazy as a professional woman is you'll have bought a suit, and you get home and realize you don't have a shirt to wear with it. Christine Quinn buycrazydrive Change image and share on social
I hope there is nothing about me that people have a big problem with. You know, I like to think of myself as lovable. Christine Quinn bighopelovable Change image and share on social
People have said I can come off a little trial-lawyerish. I tell people I never actually became a lawyer, but I play one at City Hall. Christine Quinn cityhalllawyer Change image and share on social
Congressmember Weiner has shown just a pattern of reckless behavior, an inability to tell the truth, and what New Yorkers deserve is a mayor with a record of delivering for them, of vision, and a level of maturity and responsibility. Christine Quinn behaviorcongressmemberdeliver share on social
When you stand up there and do a press conference, it's a very preoccupied moment. You're standing in front of cameras; people are watching you; it's not so easy to be at ease. Christine Quinn cameraconferenceease Change image and share on social