And he knew that if the story was really going to be told, he had to find exactly the right person to tell it. Nick knew every side of this bygone world, and he never judged anyone for what they said or did. Nick Pileggi knew the world of Italian-American culture inside out, and he understood that storytelling was fundamental, from the people who succeeded and “assimilated” to the ones who were stuck in the middle, the ones who tried to be decent but somehow couldn’t. Some of the greatest actors I ever knew were people from my old neighborhood, the guys who could keep you absolutely riveted when they told you a story-their story. It was everything I’d hoped for and then some. The first time I read Wiseguy, I was astonished. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available. For more information or to book an event contact the Simon & Schuster Speakers Bureau at 1-86 or visit our website at Manufactured in the United States of America The Simon & Schuster Speakers Bureau can bring authors to your live event. SIMON & SCHUSTER and colophon are registered trademarks of Simon & Schuster, Inc. This Simon & Schuster hardcover edition September 2011 For information address Simon & Schuster Subsidiary Rights Department, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020 Introduction copyright © 2011 by Martin ScorseseĪll rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book or portions thereof in any form whatsoever. Sign up for our newsletter and receive special offers, access to bonus content, and info on the latest new releases and other great eBooks from Simon & Schuster.Ĭopyright © 1985 by Pileggi Literary Properties, Inc. Thank you for purchasing this Simon & Schuster eBook.
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