Christine Quinn
Christine Quinn
Christine Callaghan Quinnis an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, she formerly served as the Speaker of the New York City Council. The third person to hold this office, she is the first female and first openly gay speaker. As City Council speaker, Quinn was New York City's third most powerful public servant, behind the mayor and public advocate. She ran to succeed Michael Bloomberg as the city's mayor in the 2013 mayoral election, but she came in...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth25 July 1966
CityGlen Cove, NY
CountryUnited States of America
I have always said I've had a big personality, and I've always said I'm a pushy broad, and I've always said I want to get things done.
I have a tendency toward being a micromanager. Which, the bigger the project you're involved in, the harder that becomes.
I have a tendency toward being a micromanager.
I couldn't describe how little interest I have in men. Or I could - but I don't think that it would be appropriate.
I couldn't be more proud of my work as a progressive.
Consensus doesn't happen by magic... You have to drive to it.
Chick-fil-A is not welcome in New York City as long as the company's president continues to uphold and promote his discriminatory views.
Being an activist is about getting things done. It's not about standing around shaking your fist in anger.
At the end of the day, somebody someday is going to say something about you. At least you can look back and say you lived the way you wanted to.
Anybody that I can work with that will help improve the lives of New Yorkers, I will work with that person.
All I wanted was to be involved in politics and government.
I hope there is nothing about me that people have a big problem with. You know, I like to think of myself as lovable.
I think it's really important to realize that small businesses are often the portal for immigrants into the New York City economy.
I want to be a better Chris Quinn. I don't want to be a different Chris Quinn.