Kirk Kerkorian
Kirk Kerkorian
Kerkor "Kirk" Kerkorianwas 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 is known for having been one of the important figures in the shaping of Las Vegas and, with architect Martin Stern, Jr. 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 Hoteland the MGM Grand. He purchased...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionEntrepreneur
Date of Birth6 June 1917
CityFresno, CA
CountryUnited States of America
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.
I'm a gambler at heart. That's my life.
I wish I could talk like Donald Trump or Steve Wynn. Hell, I'd love it.
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.
You have to ask a lot of questions and listen to people, but eventually, you have to go by your own instincts.
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.
I have some eye problems from when I was a pilot.
Life is a big craps game. I've got to tell you, it's all been fun.
I exercise a lot. I try to stay healthy.
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.