Kirk Kerkorian Quotes

United States, Businessman
June 6, 1917 – June, 15, 2015.

Kerkor "Kirk" Kerkorian (June 6, 1917 – June 15, 2015) was an American businessman, investor, and philanthropist. He was the president and CEO of Tracinda Corporation, his private holding company based in Beverly Hills, California.

Also known as Investor, Philanthropist

I exercise a lot. I try to stay healthy.

Kirk Kerkorian
- Exercise
I'm far from being reclusive. I have 30- or 40-year friendships that I prefer to meeting new people. I go to an occasional party, but just because I don't go to a lot of events, and I'm not out in public all the time doesn't mean I'm anti-social or a recluse.

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- People
- Time
- Party

I do stay busy. I like new challenges.

Kirk Kerkorian
I'm a very passive investor.

Kirk Kerkorian
I don't try to get all the meat off the bone. When I get a good figure, I just move something. Too many people try to hit the peak price, and they hold on until it is too late.

Kirk Kerkorian
- People
- Good
I have some eye problems from when I was a pilot.

Kirk Kerkorian
You have to ask a lot of questions and listen to people, but eventually, you have to go by your own instincts.

Kirk Kerkorian
- People
I wish I could talk like Donald Trump or Steve Wynn. Hell, I'd love it.

Kirk Kerkorian
- Wish
- Trump

When you're a self-made man, you start very early in life. In my case it was at 9 years old when I started bringing income into the family. You get a drive that's a little different, maybe a little stronger, than somebody who inherited.

Kirk Kerkorian
- Life
- Different
- Family
I'm a gambler at heart. That's my life.

Kirk Kerkorian
- Life
- Heart
Life is a big craps game. I've got to tell you, it's all been fun.

Kirk Kerkorian
- Life
- Fun
- Game
I've always been a quiet guy.

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- Guy
I used to think that if I made $50,000 I'd be the happiest guy in the world.

Kirk Kerkorian
- World
- Guy