He was "born with friends." I won't cross that line, and I know you respect that because there's a line you won't cross yourself. And that's why I respect you.

But I want to make one thing PERFECTLY clear. He was never a punk. And to the posters who keep stressing his non-violent approach, well, all I can say is, you didn't know him thirty years ago. Like there was never any violence where construction bids were concerned. The guy was a beast with his hands. The perfect combination of businessman and tough guy. And it's served him well.