In the housing projects, people talked of ways to reduce crime, relieve overcrowding, and they were good ideas that we plan to study, and possibly implement.

Be assured that I did not become the Mayor of Chicago to preside over its decline.

If we are to succeed, we must recognize that the community redevelopment is not solely the rehabilitation of housing, or putting a mall in the business strips.

The Chicago Symphony is considered the greatest orchestra in the world.

Our universities and museums are respected around the country.

Politics never takes a holiday in Chicago.

I accept that responsibility and ask only that I be judged by my performance as its chief executive.

But I am committed to keeping this city a strong and viable center for commerce and industry, for continuing to make it a place of opportunity for its citizens.

The nation can no longer afford to continue policies that hasten the flight of persons to the distant suburbs.

City employees will be hired and promoted because of their abilities - without outside interference.

Tonight - by taking this solemn oath - I am no longer a private citizen but the Mayor of the City of Chicago.

A savage place! as holy and enchanted As e'er beneath a waning moon was haunted By woman wailing for her demon-lover!

Nothing pleases me more than to go into a room and come out with a piece of music.

Farscape is not what you call hard science fiction.

The nights I don't sleep it's because there's a higher calling telling me to stand guard.

It is useless to teach those who do not expect to be transformed

Grease is the word, is the word that you heard, It's got groove, its got feeling.

When any great design thou dost intend, Think on the means, the manner, and the end.

What's the matter Jaimy? Ain't-cha never seen a girl before? -Jacky Faber

You know they're just looking for wrinkles and cellulite.

My goal is to create an image that would remind you of something that you haven't seen before.