Who's Better Than You! by Gary D. Morgan Hardcover Book

Description: Who's Better Than You! by Gary D. Morgan Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Vinny reveals stories of wise guys, actors, meeting Frank Sinatra, his "twin brother," grade school problems, Rikers Island, the San Gennaro Festival, Casino, Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital, King Tuts ring, Little Italy and his family. Publisher Description Vinny Vella appeared in over 100 movies, TV episodes, and commercials. Best known for his role as Artie Piscano in Martin Scorseses Casino, Vinny saw it all and delighted in telling everyone he encountered about his life, escapades, and acting career. Vinny in story after story in Whos Better Than You: Vinny Vella Life Stories regales the reader with the deeds and misdeeds of his life. Throughout his life, you will witness Vinnys use of cunning, wit, and unpredictability to achieve his winning ways. Enjoy the many adventures of Vinny gathered by the author after sitting down with Vinny at La Mela Ristorante in Little Italy week after week which are chronicled in this book. Vinny reveals meeting Frank Sinatra, wise guys, actors, and other celebrities. You will laugh to tears as he talks about his "twin brother", mausoleum shopping, grade school problems, Rikers Island, San Gennaro Festival, Casino, an encounter with Hobo The Chimp, lottery mishaps, his time in Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital, King Tuts ring, running numbers, and his family. Whos Better Than You! is a phrase known to everyone who encountered Vinny Vella. It was his way of engaging with people he spoke with. Vinny was a quintessential New Yorker. Born in Greenwich Village, his family lived above Johns of Bleecker Street Pizzeria, and what a world to be born into. Vinnys Italian parents, Louis and Helen raised their seven children with Vinny being the second youngest. Vinny demonstrates in his stories how to talk your way in and out of various circumstances in which you may find yourself. Vinny did not suffer fools gladly. Nobody was going to take advantage or make a fool out of him. The stories contained in this book are all fiction unless they are true. They bear no resemblance to any real or fictional characters or persons. Names have been changed to protect both the innocent and the guilty. In September of 2012, Vinny performed the first of four sold-out shows sharing his Life Stories at The Duplex, a world-renowned historic venue in Greenwich Village that helped launch the careers of Woody Allen, Barbara Streisand, and Joan Rivers among others. Performances followed at The Bitter End, Governors Comedy Club, and other venues. This book contains written testimonials from show biz celebrities, directors, journalists, and documentary filmmakers. Armand Assante, Vincent Pastore, Michael Madsen, Anthony Michael Hall, Paul Borghese, Dominick Chianese, Jim Jarmusch, Gianni Russo, Michael Musto, and Jackie Martling, are just a few of the personalities who contributed their appreciation in written tributes. Whos Better Than You! is an enduring legacy of Vinnys life and the joy and happiness he brought to those he met and those who enjoyed his performances. Author Biography Gary D. Morgan thrived as an actor, director, producer, adjunct college professor, reporter, social worker/therapist, New York City civil servant. He received a Masters Degree in Social Work from Columbia University. Gary is a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is an expat New Yorker currently residing in Florida. This is his first book as an author. Details ISBN-13 9798991071635 Title Who's Better Than You! Author Gary D. 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