I started in the supermarket business in the early '70s. And by '75, '76, I realized you don't have a business unless you own the real estate. — John Catsimatidis Copy Share Image
I am a real New Yorker... I didn't go to Harvard, I didn't go to Yale... I rooted for the Yankees; I didn't root for the Boston Red Sox. — John Catsimatidis Copy Share Image
Grocery stores can't afford to pay $80 a square foot. At that rate, we are going out of business. — John Catsimatidis Copy Share Image
I'm not ashamed of being successful. You know, they criticized Romney for being ashamed of it. I think we've got to inspire our kids… — John Catsimatidis Copy Share Image
We are teaching kids to fail. We need to teach our kids to succeed. — John Catsimatidis Copy Share Image
New York never felt the recession. New York never felt a depression. — John Catsimatidis Copy Share Image
People tell me, 'You better lose weight if you want to run for mayor.' I said, 'I got the Chris Christie look.' — John Catsimatidis Copy Share Image
It seems everyone knows the value of a cantaloupe or a quart of milk. — John Catsimatidis Copy Share Image
I think the rich should pay more in taxes - I agree with that 100 percent - but everybody should feel the pain a… — John Catsimatidis Copy Share Image
