You look at the descriptions of Whitey by law enforcement during his early years, and they sum him up pretty well. He was the same guy 40 years later; he just had $40 million more, and had committed 40 more murders.
The highest purpose is to have no purpose at all. This puts one in accord with nature, in her manner of operation.
I think acting can be very frustrating, and there's no experience that doesn't make you a better actor.

