Michael Shnayerson > Quotes

“There was just that nagging question of character. Andrew was commanding, pragmatic, hardworking, personally incorruptible (so far), fierce in defense of his policies—and willing to compromise when absolutely necessary. In short, a strong leader. He was also vengeful, bullying, mean-spirited, conniving, not always true to his word, and very secretive.”
― Michael Shnayerson, The Contender: Andrew Cuomo, a Biography

“Real freedom meant knowing you could always earn more, as much as you liked, if only you knew how to do it.”
― Michael Shnayerson, Bugsy Siegel: The Dark Side of the American Dream

“the ultimate multihyphenate”
― Michael Shnayerson, Boom: Mad Money, Mega Dealers, and the Rise of Contemporary Art