Jerry Speyer Quotes

United States, Real Estate Developer
June 23, 1940

Jerry I. Speyer (born June 23, 1940) is an American real estate developer. He is one of two founding partners of the New York real estate company Tishman Speyer, which controls the Rockefeller Center and the Chrysler Building.

I think of real estate as a little bit like cooking or like art.

Jerry Speyer
- Real
- Art
- Cooking
For centuries, the horrors of war have been sculpted by artists so people would never forget.

Jerry Speyer
- People
- War

I think we can bring a new retail language to Rockefeller Center that would really change Midtown.

Jerry Speyer
MoMA is one of the world's great cultural institutions with one of the world's premier Boards and Museum leadership. It is my distinct pleasure to work with such a talented and highly qualified group. I salute Bob Menschel for the high bar he has set and follow him in the position of Chairman with all the respect he has earned.

Jerry Speyer
- World
- Work
- Great
I eat tuna fish every day for lunch. That's all I ever have.

Jerry Speyer
It's not in either my personal or business interest to be a highly visible person.

Jerry Speyer
- Business
One of the greatest listeners I know is Bob Tishman. That has probably had the greatest impact on my life than any other thing.

Jerry Speyer
- Life