Deals are my art form. Other people paint beautifully on canvas or write wonderful poetry. I like making deals, preferably big deals. That's how I get my kicks. Ed Koch artbeautifullybig Change image and share on social
I never doubted that I would be a good mayor. I never did. Ed Koch doubtgoodmayor Change image and share on social
I probably enjoy campaigning more than most other people in public office because I like people and I enjoy going out there and telling people what I've done. Ed Koch campaignenjoyhave Change image and share on social
I think I have a very good reputation amongst the gay population and among the whole country because I stood up on the issue of gay rights. It is not easy to stand up on that issue when you are single and male in New York City. I did it anyway. Ed Koch citycountryeasy share on social
I injured myself politically when I took on Jesse Jackson' in the 1988 presidential campaign. I was too strident. I didn't recognize the emotional tie that he had with all black voters. Ed Koch blackcampaignemotional Change image and share on social
If I were running against Chuck Schumer. I would take every one of his Sunday press releases - and there are 52 for as many years as he's been there - and I would ask, 'How many of the things he said he was proposing became law?' I doubt many. Ed Koch chuckdoubtlaw share on social
I like to think that I'm one of the few people in public life who write their own material. I write every word. And I really enjoy writing - especially my political commentary. Ed Koch commentaryenjoylife Change image and share on social
If you agree with me on 9 out of 12 issues, vote for me. If you agree with me on 12 out of 12 issues, see a psychiatrist. Ed Koch agreeissuepsychiatrist Change image and share on social