Frank Serpico

I used to think, 'How can I write my life story? I'm still living it.'

An honest cop still can't find a place to go and complain without fear of recrimination. The blue wall will always be there because the system supports it.

My acting career began on the streets of New York. When I was a cop, I played many impressive roles, from derelict to a doctor, and my life often depended on my performance.

And when I retired, trust me, not only did Nolan Ryan, but the entire Ryan family had withdrawals from baseball. And it was tough.

I was thought to be retarded as a child, and all the evidence indicates that I was.