I couldn't be more proud of my work as a progressive.

For better or worse, when you're running for mayor, there's a little bit of a spotlight on you.

I have a tendency toward being a micromanager.

I couldn't be more proud of my work as a progressive.

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.

I'm not about talking and finger-pointing and complaining; I'm about getting things done.

I just want people to know you can get through stuff. I hope people can see that in what my life has been and where it is going.