Quote by 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.

If you listen to Giuliani, it's like nobody did anything to

Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's criticism of former mayor of New York City, Rudy Giuliani, suggesting that he often portrays himself as the sole individual responsible for the city's improvements. The speaker dismisses this perception, asserting that Giuliani's exaggerated view of his own contributions excludes the role of other mayors, such as Michael Bloomberg, and disregards their efforts to enhance the city. The comment concludes by attributing Giuliani's alleged self-centeredness to his singular focus on his accomplishments, implying that it leads him to exhibit erratic or eccentric behavior.

By Ed Koch

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