Ed Koch

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June 26, 2020

Name: Ed Koch
Born: 12/12/1924
Died: 02/01/2013 (88 years old)

Edward Irving Koch (/kɒtʃ/ KOTCH; December 12, 1924? February 1, 2013) was an American politician, lawyer, political commentator, film critic, and television personality. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1969 to 1977 and was mayor of New York City from 1978 to 1989.

Birth Name: Edward Irving Koch

Alias: Edward Irving Koch

Party: Democratic

Birth Place: New York City, New York, U.S.

Death Place: New York City, New York, U.S.

Source: Wikipedia

Ed Koch quotes :

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

I was born at the age of twelve on a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer lot.
Edward Koch

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.
Ed Koch

The art of creation is older than the art of killing.
Edward Koch

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.
Edward Koch

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.
Edward Koch

No, I am not a homosexual. If I were a homosexual, I would hope I would have the courage to say so. What's cruel is that you are forcing me to say I am not a homosexual. This means you are putting homosexuals down. I don't want to do that.
Ed Koch

If you listen to Giuliani, it's like nobody did anything to improve the city except him. I'm not part of the history. Bloomberg's not part of the history. It's like, he did it. He's the only one. That's why he's a little crazy.
Ed Koch