I'm currently doing research on a piece for "The Daily Show" about portrayals of the Mafia in the media. I'd be very interested to speak with some real hardcore fans of the Mafia--both of the movies that depict it and the real life people who live it. I'd be especially interested in hearing from people in the New York area who growing up wanted to be members of the mafia. Also, I'd really like to speak to people who've adopted certain aspects of the Mafia lifestyle to their own lives, such as the way they dress, what they eat, their way of speaking, values, etc.

If anyone wouldn't mind helping me out, I'd greatly appreciate it. If you can, please contact me ASAP.

Thanks so much,

Matt Moses
mmoses@thedailyshow.com