“A family's structure is paramilitary, and commanding it is the Capofamiglia, commonly referred to as simply the 'Boss', absolute ruler with unquestioned… — Nick Apuzzo Copy Share Image
“Survival on the streets required that you be respected and a large part of that street credibility was based upon the perception… — Nick Apuzzo Copy Share Image
“Colui che è fedele non è mai sconfitto. (One who is loyal is never defeated.)” — Nick Apuzzo Copy Share Image
“The people that surround you in 'the life' are people who don't have much in the way of a moral compass.” — Nick Apuzzo Copy Share Image
“A family's structure is paramilitary, and commanding it is the Capofamiglia, commonly referred to as simply the 'Boss', absolute ruler with unquestioned life or… — Nick Apuzzo Copy Share Image
“First lesson, never show weakness. They take from you, you take it back with interest, and you hurt them so bad they won't think… — Nick Apuzzo Copy Share Image
“Violence was seen by wiseguys as a tool to get what you want and only occasionally to vent your anger. It was not seen… — Nick Apuzzo Copy Share Image
“Survival on the streets required that you be respected and a large part of that street credibility was based upon the perception that you… — Nick Apuzzo Copy Share Image
“Everyone in 'the life' was brutal by necessity and most by nature as well, however some were also intelligent. Of course, intelligence itself was… — Nick Apuzzo Copy Share Image
“The rules were brutally enforced; the only reason people in the family didn't lie, cheat and steal from each other more than they already… — Nick Apuzzo Copy Share Image
