Top 18 Quotes & Sayings by Kirk Kerkorian

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Kerkor "Kirk" Kerkorian 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. Kerkorian was one of the important figures in the shaping of Las Vegas and, with architect Martin Stern Jr., is described as the "father of the mega-resort". He built the world's largest hotel in Las Vegas three times: the International Hotel, the MGM Grand Hotel (1973) and the MGM Grand (1993). He purchased the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer movie studio in 1969.

American - Businessman | June 6, 1917 - June 15, 2015

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

Kirk Kerkorian

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

I'm a gambler at heart. That's my life.

Kirk Kerkorian

I do stay busy. I like new challenges.

Kirk Kerkorian

I've always been a quiet guy.

Kirk Kerkorian

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

Kirk Kerkorian

I exercise a lot. I try to stay healthy.

Kirk Kerkorian

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

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

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

Kirk Kerkorian

I'm a very passive investor.

Kirk Kerkorian

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.

Kirk Kerkorian

I have some eye problems from when I was a pilot.

Kirk Kerkorian

I'm far from being reclusive. I have thirty or forty 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.

Kirk Kerkorian

We had the same doomsday people when we were building the MGM Grand, same people, same doomsday. You have to ask a lot of questions and listen to people, but eventually, you have to go by your own instincts.

Kirk Kerkorian

You get a checklist, and then you just sort of ride herd on it. It's just a few items on a single sheet of paper.

Kirk Kerkorian

If economists were good at business, they would be rich men instead of advisers to rich men.

Kirk Kerkorian

When you're a self-made man you start very early in life. In my case it was at nine 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

Top 18 Quotes & Sayings by Kirk Kerkorian

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