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.

I'm not an author, but before I became mayor, I wasn't a mayor.

The key to success in politics: Never forget, seldom forgive.

[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.

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.

You punch me, I punch back. I do not believe it's good for one's self-respect to be a punching bag.

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