Look, I think the guy sounds like a bit of a buffoon from the quotes. Who cares.

Regarding the more interesting question of cash payments for specific jobs, I just never heard of it before. Why Family Secrets? Because for various reasons it was the most clear insight into the mob we are likely to have for a long time.

And during that entire trial there was never a mention of when they sent out Frank C and/or Nick C, or anyone else, to kill someone, of there being a cash handoff.

Why would it come up? Why would it not come up?

I suppose the thinking is that if you are part of the hierarchy you are already on the payroll, so to speak, and carrying out specific acts of violence is your job.

I'm not saying it's impossible, just that I don't remember ever hearing about it before.