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 knife of corruption endangered the life of New York City. The scalpel of the law is making us well again.

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

Water, water, everywhere, Atlantic and Pacific. But New York City's got them beat, Our aqua is terrific!

You don't have to love them. You just have to respect their rights.

I was drafted into the Army when I was 19 and came out at age 22. Most people that I knew didn't think they'd come home alive. I didn't think I would either, so I was happy when I did.

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.