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TooMuchPretzels t1_j0w653v wrote

Reply to comment by marmorset in TIL Frank Sinatra was convinced that Johnny Fontane, a singer with mob associations, in Mario Puzo's novel The Godfather was based on his life leading Sinatra to shout abuse and threaten physical violence when he met Puzo at a restaurant. by trifletruffles

Don Rickles is tied for top two comedians in my book. The effortless way that he could absolutely rain fiery insults on people in a good natured way that made everyone laugh is a taken that is almost impossible to replicate.

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