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“I don't know what I expected – no maybe I do, Al Pacino from Scarface- but this drug dealer is more like Al Pacino at the beginning of The Godfather reasonably bemused, untouched by his criminal world, sitting with Diane Keaton whispering about Luca Brazzi, not yet asleep with the fishes, or like Al Pacino from Glengarry Glen Ross, although actually, now that I think about it, he's not like Al Pacino at all but more like Kevin Spacey from that film, and who's ever been afraid of Kevin Spacey?”

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The Financial Lives of the Poets

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Jess Walter
Jess Walter

Jess Walter is an American author born on July 20, 1965. His works include novels, short story collections, and essays, known for their unique narrative style and profound insights into social issues. more

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“Chissà per quale assurdo motivo gli uomini hanno questa smania di compiere azioni e atti illeciti? Sono così noiose le regole? Così stupide da doverle aggirare per sentirsi vivi e liberi almeno per qualche ora? Le regole sono il vangelo della libertà. Ma la maggior parte delle persone non sa e non vuole essere libera. Essere liberi è faticoso e impegnativo, come tutte le cose migliori della vita.”

“What you looking at? You all a bunch of fuckin’ assholes. You know why? You don’t have the guts to be what you wanna be. You need people like me. You need people like me, so you can point your fuckin’ fingers and say, “That’s the bad guy.” So, what that make you? Good? You’re not good. You just know how to hide. How to lie. Me, I don’t have that problem. Me, I always tell the truth. Even when I lie. So, say goodnight to the bad guy!”