I love being the mayor. I want to be the mayor forever.

There was always a love-hate relationship with New York in the rest of the country, but I made them feel more love than hate.

I can explain it to you, but I can't comprehend it for you.

Be different-if you don't have the facts and knowledge required, simply listen. When word gets around that you can listen when others tend to talk, you will be treated as a sage.

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.

[The UN should remain in New York] because every country needs a cesspool. And the UN is always interesting as a theater of the absurd.

However, they ignore the fact that the First Amendment is intended to protect only against government sanctions for exercising free speech rights, not private actions.