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Originally Posted By: olivant
Along those lines, why did Puzo describe Clemenza as immensely tall when Italians are not known for their height?
I think he mentions it because it's unusual. He also mentions that Sonny was unusually tall for an Italian, and that Michael's long legs were unusual for a Sicilian.
"All of these men were good listeners; patient men."