“You want me to tell me the truth or do you want me to stroke you?” — Ed Koch Quote

“You want me to tell me the truth or do you want me to stroke you?”

“I think I have a very good reputation amongst the gay population and among the whole country because I stood up on the issue of gay rights. It is not easy to stand up on that issue when you are single and male in New York City. I did it anyway.”

“Twelve years ago, if someone attacked me, I wouldn't let them get away with it. I'd take them on. I now perceive my job to include allowing people to vent their rage.”

“I feel vulnerable because my mind - because of the stroke, my mind doesn't focus. And then I feel vulnerable because I don't understand the world around me.”

“It was amazing. I had had a stroke and a heart attack but I knew I'd be all right. I think it's because I'm an actress.”

“I'm constantly in fear of having a stroke.”