The Mafia exists in the American imagination because we want it to exist. Pete Hamill americanexistimagination Change image and share on social
It's easy to be a tough guy when no one's going to come knocking on your door. Pete Hamill dooreasyguy Change image and share on social
I think if you had to choose between running a tabloid and being president of the United States, of course you'd run the tabloid, especially in New York. Pete Hamill choosepresidentrun Change image and share on social
Say what you will about him Ed Koch is still the best show in town. Pete Hamill kochshowtown Change image and share on social
The spookiest thing I can remember about John Gotti is his eyes. Pete Hamill eyegottijohn Change image and share on social
Every reporter inhales skepticism. You interview people, and they lie. You face public figures, diligently making notes or taping what is said, and they perform their interviews to fit a calculated script. The truth, alas, is always elusive. Pete Hamill alacalculatediligently share on social
I've lived in other cities - Rome, Dublin, Mexico City - but I was born in New York City, and I always lived in those other places as a New Yorker. Pete Hamill bearcitydublin Change image and share on social
Anybody who sits and says, 'I know New York' is from out of town. Pete Hamill sittownyork Change image and share on social