Expanding on the Castellano and Michael comparisons, what qualities separated Michael from Castellano?
While Castellano had a big legitimate business (wholesale meat), he never pretended to be anything other than the Don of the Gambino family. He was also a near-recluse. Michael tried to convince himself that he was no different than other powerful men, and was obsessed with appearing legitimate. Look at Anthony's party. Look at the money he contributed to charities and legitimate causes in II and III--Castellano never did that.
TB, did you watch Michael's Franzese's interview about his sitdown with Castellano about bad chicken?
"Generosity. That was my first mistake." "Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us." "Instagram is Twitter for people who can't read."
