“I am inspired by New York…”

“I am so surprised by New York City. I thought New York must be ugly and unpleasant, you know, I saw all those movies about New York….But New York is beautiful and the people here are really nice.”

“A New York City taxi driver asked him where to go; Karajan replied "No matter - I am in demand everywhere."”

“New York is basically a new version of York. But York just got a cathedral…”

“New York, New York. Big city of dreams, but everything in New York ain't always what it seems.”

“I can tell you, and tell you now, that I am prepared to veto any bill that has as its purpose a Federal bailout of New York City to prevent a default.… It encourages the continuation of "politics as usual" in New York, which is precisely not the way to solve the problem.”

“I bow my head to the victims of terrorism. I am highly impressed of the courage of New York residents. The great city and the great American nation are to win!”

“I observe your Excellency thinks the enemy design to evacuate New York. If they should, I think they will Newport also; but I am persuaded they will do neither for the present.”

“I came to New York and in only hours, New York did what it does to people: awakened the possibilities. Hope breaks out.”

“I only write when I am inspired. Fortunately I am inspired at 9 o'clock every morning.”