Originally Posted by Turnbull
Though the novel gives us more detail than the movie on Vito's rise, neither explains how Vito got to be Numero Uno in the ruthless, competitive NYC Mafia arena and how he attained so much influence beyond NYC. What personal strengths and behaviors do you think made Vito the top guy?


He had Puzo and Coppola on his side.

"Generosity. That was my first mistake."
"Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us."
"Instagram is Twitter for people who can't read."