Where in the world did the “horse-faced lesbian” phrase come from?
It comes from a book published in 1990 by White Mountain Press entitled “The Portable Bloomberg: The Wit and Wisdom of Michael Bloomberg”.
The book includes an editor’s note that reads:
“Yes, these are all actual quotes. No, nothing has been embellished or exaggerated. And yes, some things were too outrageous to include. When I joined BLOOMBERG Financial Markets, I wondered if I had inadvertantly joined a religious sect, such was the dedication of the employees to its founder, and their enthusiasm for the company. Today, I’m a convert. And when we rent Madison Square Garden for mass nuptials, I’ll be there. The contributors and I hope this collection reflects the myriad (a favorite Mike word) aspects of MRB.”
“Yes, these are all actual quotes.
No, nothing has been embellished or exaggerated.
And yes, some things were too outrageous to include.
When I joined BLOOMBERG Financial Markets, I wondered if I had inadvertantly joined a religious sect, such was the dedication of the employees to its founder, and their enthusiasm for the company.
Today, I’m a convert. And when we rent Madison Square Garden for mass nuptials, I’ll be there.
The contributors and I hope this collection reflects the myriad (a favorite Mike word) aspects of MRB.”
The note is dated February 14, 1990 — the former New York City mayor’s birthday.
The book itself includes some fun facts about Bloomberg — like his favorite song is “My Way” and his middle name is “Rambunctious” — and then about 30 pages of Bloomberg sayings throughout.
Regarding the “horse-faced lesbian” quote, this is the actual quote, according to this book:
“The Royal family — what a bunch of misfits — a gay, an architect, that horsey faced lesbian, and a kid who gave up Koo Stark for some fat broad.”
The vary widely on topic, though mostly relate to him as a person or his business.