Thanks for posting the link to the AMA with Franzese.
LaLouisiane, I read what he wrote about Kuklinski, also. But I assumed it was said tongue in cheek, in reference to the Iceman's habit of exaggerating his resume.
You shit-kicking, stinky, horse-manure-smelling motherfucker you! If you ever get out of line over there again, I'll smash your fucking head so hard you won't be able to get that cowboy hat on. You hear me? Fucking hick. -Nicky (Casino)
