Joseph D. Pistone
Joseph D. Pistone is a former FBI agent best known for his undercover work infiltrating the Mafia under the alias "Donnie Brasco." His daring operation led to significant convictions and exposed the inner workings of organized crime. Pistone's experiences were chronicled in his bestselling book "Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia," which was later adapted into a successful film. His career remains a landmark in law enforcement history.
Book summaries for books written by Joseph D. Pistone
Quotes
Forget about it.
Fuggetaboutit!
When you're a wiseguy, you're a wiseguy all the way.
You wanna get ahead, you gotta bust your ass.
Trust is a dangerous thing.
Sometimes you gotta break the rules to survive.
In this life, you can't trust anyone but yourself.
The key to being a good liar is believing the lie yourself.
Power is not given, it's taken.
When you're undercover, you gotta play the part.
The streets don't forgive, they only take.
Family is everything, even if they're criminals.