London Gangster On The One Killing That Haunts Him | Minutes With | @LADbible

“Beware of an old man, in a profession where men usually die young”… Definitely comes to mind here.

The fact that he's so sophisticated and articulate while talking about lighting people up for money is so fucking scary lmao

that one officer who set him up with the knife single handed changed the whole trajectory of this man’s life

love how he talks about crime, "its exterminating rats" "its an insurance company", it's such a unique view on the world and it shows that criminals like these live in a different reality to normal people. The way he can justify the difference between killing a competitor to killing an innocence is astonishing, like imagine just killing your co-worker in the office because they are more likely to get the promotion before you and being like "that's just business".

He sounds like such a sweet grandpa but then he’s asked the question “ what would you do if they came on your turf” and HE REPLIES “ well they did and I fired guns at them” so nonchalantly.😂

"That's when we started the insurance business, though some people call it extortion" Had me dead🤣

I’d love to see an interview between gangsters from different parts of the world—like one from the UK, one from Latin America, one from the Bloods, an Italian mobster and a Yakuza.

The police officer that set him up made a great impact on him without even realizing it. As theory of social learning says, being labeled as a criminal can really stigmatize you to the level that you start viewing yourself as one and eventually adopting this role and becoming one.

The thing I find most interesting is the beginning of his criminal career. He was born into a law-abiding family. It was only after he was set-up by 2 dodgy coppers for sticking up for himself/friends, and the consequences of that conviction that led him into a life of crime.

“I don’t like being called a gangster" ladbible:"london gangster on the killing" :D

"educating me was the worst thing they could have done" this hits even from a totally different life. That's why I appreciate people like this telling these stories so much. they "educate" all types.

This business man is one of the most gangsta old dude's I've ever seen.

When he mentioned how even a short prison sentence, changed his perspective for the worse. It shows you how our legal system actually created more and far worse criminals.

I bet he’s still getting free fish and chips somewhere.

From facing off criminals, to facing the Queen. Goes to show you that one’s past never determines your future.

Ya know he says he isn't a gangster, he's a businessman, and his business is crime. And honestly based on the way he carries himself, talks about his past, what he did in his past, I'm inclined to agree with him. He really truly seems like a selectively detached pragmatic businessman, simply doing what makes the most sense and is the most lucrative.

The man's body language clearly never changed. He still caries himself like he's still 25 and running the shop.

“You’re a celebrity in the crowd, but you’re the loneliest person in the crowd because you’re paranoid.” That’s deep.

This man's life was a movie itself. Started from a young teen who got corrupted, leaving no choice but to turn to crime. Multiple gang story arc until the final arc where he did something that shouldn't had happen. Went to prison and realized the beauty in life and started to change his life for the better. After prison decided to not return to his gang life but instead lived a low-profile life in a village with his family and enjoyed peace. The last final chapter was when he received his OBE, which was the cherry on top where he had finally proved himself to his father that he had made it. What a life this man had.

1) you have to witness hatred and venom to appreciate love and beauty 2) don't torture an innocent 3) have faith 4) don't mess with the wrong crowd it will lead you to a wrong direction