Ed Koch

Birth Name:

Edward Irving Koch

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

When he was drafted into the Army in 1943, his college career at the City College of New York was cut short, but after leaving the service as a sergeant, he studied law at New York University
Started his work in public service in 1963 as a district leader in Greenwich Village, then served on the New York City Council
Quote: "If you agree with me on nine out of twelve issues, vote for me․ If you agree with me on twelve out of twelve issues, see a psychiatrist․"
Quote: "I'm the sort of person who will never get ulcers․ Why? Because I say exactly what I think․ I'm the sort of person who might give other people ulcers․"
After leaving office as New York City's mayor, he hosted a radio show, wrote columns for newspapers and made cameo appearances as himself in a number of television series and films
As the mayor of New York City, he gained nationwide recognition for his brash, larger than life, public image, and was known to greet his constituents with the phrase "How'm I doin'?"
Posted his online reviews of movies at The Mayor at the Movies site

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