In the book by Giancana's brother, I seem to recall him quoting Sam's mockery of the way NY makes guys, that Chicago sees the process as childish, that their thinking is if you're a solid gangster and can be trusted, you're as good as in. Although, in Casino, Ace Roethstein (DeNiro) refers to Nicky (Pesci) as being "made". Maybe that's Scorsese sticking to what he knows, the way the mob does things where he's from.
Pesci's character - based on Spilotro was a made guy. But in NY they make young guys for power. Chicago wants to keep a low pro.
''Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but then again the bible says to love thy enemy.'' - Frank Sinatra
''Oh, I just wish someone would try to hurt you so I could kill them for you.''
