I think I'm misunderstood. I just wanted a simple life, but what could I do, my father was in danger and then my wife and kids. What could I do? My father and brother had different plans for me. I would have prefered to live a quite life with my family, but things don't always go as planed. I'm a loving guy, but some would disagree. I mean, my family...I do love them, though some aren't with us anymore... I uh...well, I may have played a role in that (just once though). I mean a man should never take sides with anyone against his family...ever. My one brother injured me, what could I do.....he broke my heart. All my life I wanted out...I wanted the family out. And when I thought I was out.....well, you know how it went. I did what I could to protect my family from the horrors of this world. The way I see it, every family has bad memories. Do I have any regrets? One or two, but hey, it was the life we chose for ourselves. We were bigger than US Steel, but it was a good run. And for those who still aren't sure what I do..all I'll say is..dont ever ask me about my business..........I like fine wine with a good Italain meal. I'm a creature of habit. I like what I like..... I like to keep one step ahead of everyone else. Never let anyone know what you're thinking, you know? My interests lie in gambling and casinos. I've done well for myself with that. I like New York at Christmas, Lake Tahoe in the summer, Sicily in the fall, and Havana at New Years. I like public bathrooms with a pull chain. I don't like cops very much. I don't like open curtains. I don't like Nevada senators and I don't really like to testify in court. I like to eat an apple when plotting to kill someone. I like young Italain women who don't speak English. I like family events. I love my children. I enjoy the opera. I like to slick my hair back and I like a nice cigar.
People who understand me
Johhny Fontane, Tony Bennett and Opera music my son sings.
I don't have time for movies. What's a good gangster film? I like those.
Mario Puzo has written some good stuff.
My father. He taught me many things.