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 think that every Saturday, we ought to say, 'My father's a Jew, my mother was a Jew, and I'm a Jew,' with great pride. Ed Koch fathergreatjew Change image and 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
Clinton has more important things to worry about. He not only risks being destroyed historically, like Afghanistan's Buddha statues; he also could end up going to jail. Ed Koch afghanistanbuddhaclinton Change image and share on social
In a neighborhood, as in life, a clean bandage is much, much better than a raw or festering wound. Ed Koch bandagecleanfester Change image and share on social
The best way to lose weight is to close your mouth - something very difficult for a politician. Or watch your food - just watch it, don't eat it. Ed Koch closedifficulteat Change image and share on social
Citizens, thank you for all your birthday wishes. I am 88 years old today and still lucky to live in the greatest city in the world. Ed Koch birthdaycitizencity Change image and share on social
Whenever I leave Manhattan, I get the bends! Ed Koch bendleavemanhattan Change image and share on social
