I love how every channel he goes on, he always says "I'm not a gangster, I'm a businessman who's business was crime", and without a single hesitation, the title becomes "LONDON GANGSTER RESPONDS TO RUclips COMMENTS" lmfaooo.. at this point, it's got to be a meme
Love that he says he's here to deglamourise crime but then still thinks of himself as different from or better than other organised criminals because he's supposedly a cool edgy business man - remember kids crime is only okay when you reframe everything as a macho entrepreneurial power trip.
Say it's violence as part of his profession, then it's just for business' sake. You wouldn't need bad manners for that I suppose. I do like how straight he is in telling us what he thinks and how he reflects on his past life. Not to mention the good work he does. I think it gives an air of honesty and professionalism that, at least I would come to associate with an honourable gentleman. Or as the guy before me said: "Professionals have standards."
@@jonathanallard2128well it says a lot, when most criminal politicians won't even be nearly as honest as this former criminal is; refusing to even fall back on trivial moral standards.
Wage theft is triple the rate of all the regular theft combined, and politicians are in a prime position to take advantage of it all. Consider this: the rich are no longer beholden to any country, they have no duty to serve the people who's backs they strode upon, the ones who lifted them to unprecedented heights. Kings would be envious of their ability to burn their country and buy a new one in a night further away than any king had ever travelled. And these people aren't considered "criminals", they consider US criminals
People find a way to extort you indirectly and say they're not doing anything wrong. Atleast this guy awknowledges the horrible thing he's done and owns up to it.
I know there is a lot of criticism for this man's past and what he has done, but atleast he has the gall to look at himself in the mirror and be honest with himself. Trying to do good in the world coming from a world of violence and terror to stop others from choosing that path. Legend
Oh, yay... He can be honest about his horrors and looks himself in the mirror. Well, let's just give him a fucking medal. 🙄 You know hoe many serial killers have no problem looking themselves in the mirror? If that's all it takes for you, you have a Rocky moral foundation.
@@heythatsnotmywalrus2819 Then you tell us all the horrors of your life and all the bad stuff you have done right here in the comments, and be honest with the mistakes you have made. Then tell all of us why that is a bad thing and why you wouldnt want anyone else to follow that path. All the people you have lied to and all the distrust you have sewn. Being honest with yourself is hard, broadcasting that as well is another thing entirely. If you can't or won't do this you have no right to judge if my moral foundation is flawed or not, sorry.
@@samflint4749 the fuck I don't! You think you, him, I are resolved because you come clean? Give me a break! The mistakes you make are sewn. The mistakes I have made are sewn. There's no undoing that. By that flawed logic, a pedo could admit what he's done and be absolved. Also, to compare my wrong doings that were all me learning how to be a decent person and this guy making the choice for a lifetime to NOT be a decent person are night and day. I mean, youre comparing a few lies and mistakes to actively murdering people for your own gain. Give me a fucking break. Your logic is definitely flawed and leaves a lot of people that were hurt and a bunch of fucked up people that feel better about themselves. Sounds like a shit world.
As someone who's spent his entire teenage years and most of my adult years as part of the drug world, it's so sad when people think men like him don't deserve redemption. Everyone deserves redemption, and it isn't like he's a rapist or killed lots of people in cold blood, he just was misguided as a young man, as many of us are, and he seems like he's got a good heart nonetheless. Just because we've committed crimes doesn't mean we're cold blooded and many of us would still charge into a burning building to save you, even after you've said nasty things about us
Lol that guys who clowned you still in it. There's good people out there. It's up to you to decide who is. And up to you to figure out why bad people are on top. Think about it hard. This man should be a politician but he's got a good heart. Savor that for a bit.
@John Jordan enough JJ, I see you like clowns alot. I understand this isn't about the video anymore, you just want show your true love for clowns. And I'm sorry I didnt know you just want to be free to love clowns . Be free JJ.
This man is likable because he keeps it real. Doesn't make excuses for what he did. It's pretty rare to see a person who is as brutally honest about himself as he is. He uses his past to teach the future. I'm glad he managed to better his life and teaches the next generation to be better.
Ofcourse he excuse his actions with the " im a business man " hes still an murderer that made multiple humans fear for their life, hurted them and in the end even killed them. He deserved lifetime jail
@@NotEvenOverThere I'm not denying he was a hardened criminal. I'm denying his accuracy of how he frames law enforcement as inherently corrupt while idolizing his own "work" and colleagues as somehow honorable. It's obvious bullshit by a sweet-talker. An art you perfect in organized crime if you want to keep on living.
Yeah, his parkinson is so terrifying, dude. He was a monster once, now he's just a sheep. He was never a mobster, he had no point to join crime. It's just a banana rich bored kid who did hurt people for fun and somehow got lucky enough to live his entire life and tell shit stories about it.
@@dogson1 The ever present threat for the potential of physical violence keeps men from doing that most of the time in person. It all disappears online, and those who are prone do such things like corrosive and denigrating derision, and reputation savaging will have a free hand at it. In other words, enjoy your anonymity.
This man is SO well spoken I can never get over it. And contrary to what probably many people think, I don't think he's a bad person. He knows what he is and he knows what he''s done and he's realistic about it.
He's got a working brain in his head, and at his grand old age that is extremely impressive... and rare. I respect this bloke as I appreciate how he carries himself as a man regardless of the circles he was running in.
Bobby really is class personified. Such a lovely guy and he's doing great things now. Yeah, he made bad choices when he was younger but I appreciate that he had and has a code of honor and that he expected those he worked with to also work to that code. Thank you for continuing to educate and help, and I certainly agree he's done more for the country than the government!
@Gallimaufry Flibbertigibbet probably not, but like he said, you know the consequences of being in that life when you get into it. I mean more now, he doesn't get angry or defensive, he admits he did awful things and now wants to use his experience to do better and make the world better. He doesn't get pissed off at comments, he answers questions calmly and never tries to defend being how he was, he's aware now of how awful it was. He could live a quiet life and no one would know him or be able to criticise him. But he has decided to be open about it and try to stop other kids ending up in that life. You can't change your past, but you can decide to make a better future.
I'm a social worker and working with a couple of lads at the moment who are going down the wrong path. Doesn't seem to matter what we do, it's not getting through to them. I wish we had someone like Bobby who could come and talk to them, tell them how it is.
@@rupertdabear3148 Perhaps, but from here on out, you could try helping others out. Doesn't make up for anything you did in the past, but at least you're helping people in need, and hey, people gonna bitch, but if you truly reform, people will see it. Even if they don't, you're taking an action to make a difference, making at least someone's life easier, and perhaps do something your victims would've done. And that alone is much more than a lot of us here would do.
@@rupertdabear3148 not too late at all. Because you're here giving us testimony of what you've been through, and you learned and is owning your mistakes and didn't make any headlines dying in prison for being the worst criminal (lol). And this is where you have become a new, changed person. And I appreciate that. To me you're the same type of man as this legend here in this video.
A jib is a front mounted sail on a sailboat. Thus the term "I like the cut of his jib" refers to a well shaped sail that allows the vessel to sail much faster. It refers to attention to deal to achieve excellence
I thought it meant more like "I like the stuff he has saying". Either because you agree with their thoughts or because maybe they taught you something new, which made total logical sense as it was explained.
@@riverhuntersuk7387 Why u hating on him he’s sorting his shi out tryna help the younger generation…all these YGs out ere need someone like dis showing them the reality not just what they see on these drill pages
@@ttttiiimmy10bit Have you not heard his chip shop story. The local chippy had a daughter that was getting groomed, they asked him for help and offered their life savings, he did it for free chips for his family. Got the groomers to move out of town.
Great interview. I think his message is good and honest. He hasn't asked for forgiveness. He has paid his dues, done his time. Now he is on the other end of his journey preaching the good word. Much respect.
Bobbys reply about talking to kids is exactly what I’ve been saying since I learnt about crime at school and having grown up in a town full of crime and violence. Educational services need to start teaching kids instead of telling them. Telling someone not to do drugs, not to kill someone, not to have sex until a certain age is going to make them want to do it more than teaching them the consequences since it’s natural for humans to rebel. If schools start teaching kids of what they can expect after doing these things in a non biast manner, the kids will feel less like they’re being told and therefore would feel less likely to rebel
unsure why sex got into same mix with drugs and murder, but yeah. i'd rather tell what happens if you do things. about killing, that can be done legally in army, i shudder at that idea though. i figure that even without trying it, it would be pretty bad life if people want to catch you or kill. kind of negates any profit or fame the crimes might bring you. or joy, if you also do drugs. it's also kind of social i think, which i don't really do so i can only imagine
@@morbidmanmusic The point of this comment is to say that I respect him for not only learning from his past, but that he's always done his best to be a net positive force in society, especially as now he can say with certainty that the ends, of less kids following in his footsteps, justify the means of him speaking at schools and the like. He's not glorifying his life as a businessman whose business was crime, he's using it as a teaching tool. Unfortunately, you've decided, not only to run your mouth but get slightly political and in a manner that screams "I don't understand what Illinois is doing at the start of 2023 but the man on my TV says it's bad". Because of this, I am not responsible for how hurt your feelings get. First and foremost, even when he was living as a businessman, he had rules for himself and he followed them. We are all protagonists in our stories. Now with your comment on guessing who I want for president. I rather like the current administration, the previous one was so self centered, it's weird that people seemingly pray to him. He was so mad at when his followers did what he said to do. Illinois is eliminating cash bail for those *accused* of crimes up to 2nd degree homicide. As in they're still innocent, they haven't been proven guilty in a court of law. Families living paycheck to paycheck cannot afford bail, nor can they live without the paycheck of the accused. Maybe next time, do your own research, Tucker Carlson is not a reputable source, he's employed by a politically biased network.
@@frankiet7911 Ok, so, people that really have this mindset, are stuck in the past and want revenge, seriously, he has already been in prison for 30 years, if I'm not mistaken, just think of him now, not his past, now he is respectable, also, even if they killed your family in the past, forget it, even I hate being judged for my past self.
@@voidbite No man...doesn't work like that. When someone kill your family, you'll never forget. That's why death penalty is just. As I said, better don't talk until you lose someone. Yes, is about revenge. You hate being judged? I don't think you ended people lives. There is huge difference.
@@frankiet7911 A question, yes, I hate being judged for the past, and I also understand that people would be angry and wouldn't forgive, but, as I hate being judged for the past myself as I'm a different person as I was then, I just don't see any reason for them to still be angry at him, but I'm very close to being emotionless, so I'm not really the best person to talk. (Also sorry if I didn't correctly understand something, the english was a bit weird.)
Absolultly correct - my daughter died at 2 weeks old - I don't know how you feel about it, but I know I hurt 22 years later still. No one should have to go through it and I am sorry that you and your family did. Good luck to you for turning your life around and thank you for making the difference that you do.
Always appreciate this man's wisdom. He's seen more than most and openly talks about the brutality of the world we live in without managing to glamourising any of it. Respect how he doesn't let his own self acclaimed ego get the better of him when he reads the unsavoury things said about him in the comments, too.
"What broke me is when my daughter died". Oh I felt the pain in his voice, and how he says it brought his humanity back and even thought "why not me?, I hurt a lot of people, why not me?", the death of a child is something nobody should go through, still I bet he would've been a great father to his baby girl :) I'm looking forward to see that movie! I'll keep my eyes peeled for trailers and yes, I'd totally go cast Phil Collins AND Tom Holland!! 😄😄😄
@@FredGreenGB Yeah, and my thinking is him dying would only hurt her and end his suffering, her dying makes him suffer, and that is what he has earned in his early life, and maybe it isnt something you really can make up for in the real accounting.
ill be honest, i get that his whole point is that crime isnt glamorous but he is literally the most glamorous version of a criminal you can have. it almost feels like one of those comercials were theres alot of people having fun in tons of ways while drunk and it ends with ''drink responsibly''
100% agree. I get what he is trying to do and I respect him for it. However, he has a level of charisma that is undeniable and kinda makes me wonder if the ppl he talks to are actually deterred away from the lifestyle. The honest truth is, most ppl drawn to that just think to themselves, "Well, I just won't mess up like "they" did. I will do it better."
Yeah... I appreciated the notion, however I just don't see how the older boys make a difference to the 'gangsters' of today. No morals, no respect, it's just not going to happen. It's a different world to the 60s. You can't help but like him though.
I think you might be misattributing the charisma here. Yes he exudes charisma, but you have to ask yourself whether you should attribute that charisma to Bobby the gangster, or Bobby the reformed gangster-turned-educator? The confidence, self-awareness, and mental sharpness is something that is not because of his criminal past, but despite it. I personally feel his charisma is more than anything because he was able to overcome his previous life - and the attitude, outlook, and values that cmae with it - to transform himself. In general, you'll notice that there is that special kind of charisma of people who have shown to be able to transform themselves. And I think that is what you should connect to the charisma; the ability, will, and power to transform oneself. I hope the movie they're making about him will be able to make that difference clear. Even the glamour in crime is fundamentally about autonomy/power, often first purely over others and for one's own sake where then th question remains if they realize true power is over oneself and for the sake of others. I can't imagine how radical that transformation of life and being was for him. To do so and retain so much vibrant charisma means he really owned his past, which takes a great deal of strength, insight, and will. I don't know how to say it, but I hope that helps in reframing this issue of glamour.
@@ewfq2 This might be the best comment I've ever seen on RUclips. Someone without sarcasm, with some insight into the psychology of someone, someone with analysis, though I dare say has been done prior. Thank you, you've given me a new perspective.
Bobby really does come over as a class act . He is very likeable and doesn’t sugar coat what a life of crime can bring . He is someone who kids can really look up to and his advice will keep them away from crime. All the best Bobby
Love listening to him talk. Just 5 minutes listening to him you can tell he knows his stuff and he actually thinks while he talks. A lot of people now just passively put some words out there but Bobby actually considers what he's saying and how he's saying it. Gives me a little more hope for humanity. Keep it up mate good to see you telling it how it is 👍
There’s no greater role model than someone with experience. Tells you how it is from the start. You either take their advice or you don’t but expect the outcome they tell you will happen. Fascinating life and speaks with passion. Would love to see a movie with Tom hardy as Bobby
@Pat C for one he’s not a peadophile He’s never denied his wrong doing but he turned his life round for the better good. Teaching children and helping adults to turn their lives around so they don’t depend on crime. If you read his story you would understand. The Queen didn’t give him a mbe for nothing
Respect for you Bobby, great interview. You nailed it all, and it's awesome you have done the walk and can talk from experience, kids will listen hopefully. What a great idea giving kids some skills to get a job, other than street deals.
IF ONLY WE COULD TALK ABOUT POLITICS LIKE THIS. THIS GUY IS GREAT!! I find it so sad that nowadays we can't talk or communicate anymore. its side vs side and people don't want to communicate compromise and create a better world threw science and wisdom.
It's intention. The elites want us divided because they fear us. The corrupt politicians on both party lines are all in the pockets of wealthy corporations. They don't care about you, and as long you vote for them they'll continue to inflame discussion and prevent people from discussing honestly with the other side. If people on the left and right started talking politely and honestly and actually started realising that they weren't so different after all, we might actually start doing something about the corrupt mess that is modern politics starting with them.
Communication is important but everyone is being extreme, turning everyone hateful. There can be no communication between extremes like there couldn't be between a demon and an exorcist.
His point about the government is absolutely spot on… everyone can judge him for what he’s done but the same people go out and vote for the tories, even after they’ve been shown to be guilty of numerous things… you couldn’t make it up
Guilty of delivering Brexit so now we have a true democracy in which we can decide ourselves how this country is run. Corbyn: we will negotiate a deal with the EU then put it to a second referendum in which we will oppose the deal. That is why we have a Conservative government. Labour are there to do the social stuff - getting rid of popular racism, helping the disabled; Conservatives do the strategic thinking - defeating Communism, building nuclear power stations.
"Vote for the tories" Wasn't it Tony Blair, a Labour MP who literally dragged us into the Iraq War and then left thousands of veterans homeless? Not saying that the tories are innocent but maybe take a look at the people on the opposite side.
@@rfj1156 oh shut the fuck up. Getting involved in a war isn’t comparable to the Tories. You really tried to deflect to the Labour Party for no reason and then claim you weren’t trying to make excuses for the Tories
This is a living example of how the old days were so different in terms of organised crime. Underbelly was an incredible series about the Australian crime scene, and shows a very good portrayal of when and how things changed, at least here in AU
What he said about losing his daughter got me. My wife and I lost our expected first child (miscarriage). It broke my heart and soul into untold amount of pieces. The anguish is on another level.
He takes criticism on the chin like a champ, something that is rare in our triggered society. Glad to see he has turned a new leaf and helping to guide others away from a life of crime, he has turned into quite the gentleman...
I love this guy. He's genuinely giving good advice. People who's been in crime prior always say stuff like "don't do this" or "don't do that" - this guy explains what WILL happen if you do it in the end and gives honest information. He's a changed guy and I do hope the world accepts him for who he is now instead of casting him out of society because of his past that he deeply regrets.
Bobby, you're a legend sir. And I'm not glorifying what you did but it made you who you are today. What I see is a good and honest man who has so very many lessons to teach. You stay golden sir. Mad love to you and yours! ✊🏽
@@d.l.8394 well he refers to *himself* a businessman, idk how he would call others tho... ooh actually that sounds like the perfect question that I should ask him the next time they do this
I could've gone down that road and didn't really scratch the surface and just doing what I did gave me endless grief for more than a few years. I'm out of it now and have been for a long time but it's still really annoying when someone brings up your past when that was a lifetime ago and you're not like that anymore.
@Big G so because he wasn't a government sheep he shouldn't get respect? Life is about making money so why you knocking him for making money. People are sheep and follow what the governments and bs media project into society anything that opposes that is a criminal. Yet governments are the biggest gangsters in the world. Yet people still follow them. This guy made his own way. So fuck it.
What ever peoples opinions are one must respect the honesty. Not many people can own what they have done/said to others, even themselves. Honesty is a lost virtue. Mr Bobby is welcome in my home any time for coffee or tea.
Tbh, I had a friend who was a “gangster” and he was honestly the nicest man I’ve ever met. He’s kinda like this man- but American and younger lol. He mowed lawns for his elderly neighbors, free of charge, just to be nice. He held doors, and pulled out chairs. He cooked for his girlfriend (my best friend at the time). He always told me if anything ever went bad because he was around, he’d make sure we were all safe. Gangsters aren’t always vile, murderous monsters. Some just have their “job” to do. We may not agree with the job, but from what I’ve learned is that if you don’t bother them, they won’t bother you (usually- there are those gangs that target random people sadly). So don’t be takin loans out from shady people and you should be Gucci lol
If a person is an angel to you, it doesn't stop them from being a devil to others. Just remember that the NAZIs of the death camps during WWII had families who they cared for and provided for. Then the next day they would go back to being murderers. I get that comparing them to Nazis is obviously an exaggeration but my point is that just because a villian is good to you, doesn't mean that they are good people.
Honestly, regardless of the horrible shit this man may have done and probably has, I think the world will be worse off when he’s gone because he’s one of the straightest-talking, most honest and most professional people I’ve ever had the pleasure of listening to
Whatever he has done or said, these are nice charicaristics but still doesnt deny the fact that he caused damage, he said some good points about the government but this doesnt mean he is now a better person, he literally says anything to justify his actions, the funny thing is if he did to one your loved ones you wont even bother to comment on this shit.
@@AmazinglyAwkward am good m8, maybe u should take some time off too so that u dont end up like one of those "business men" since you alr like that guy.
Thank you, every time I meet a young man who is on the brink of choosing the game or not I send him these videos with Mr. Cummines because I know they will not learn from anyone who hasn't been in. I imagine Mr. Cummines has saved several lives at this point.
I worked in London in around 1988/89 and lodged in a pub in Southwark called the Crown, landlord was a 'gangster' and a lot of the lads that went in there were too. Honestly lovely people, had some good drinks with them and never had a single bit of bother. Gentleman, is a good word for them. For sure they will have done bad things no doubt about it, but like Bobby says it was business to them, and if you were right with them, they were right with you. Not glorifying anything, just saying what my experience of this man's world was. Lodged there about a year or so, and like I say no bother whatsoever.
Top man. Appreciate so much what you're doing for our kids today and your honesty. One of the best anologies is the 3 guys doing a job that makes them 30K, great score, then they get busted and get 10 years each, better off on the dole!
This is the type of person that needs to be involved with our vulnerable youth. Glad to see him doing some good with his experiences. This is why we need to listen to our "elders" we should let the elders of our society be more involved with our youth. A man with a bad start can end with a great end. Jane in New Zealand.
When I was growing up as a teen, and again when i left the Army i dipped my toe into a life of crime. True story I had just done a job, and we were around my mate's flat counting our money. i had just nipped, 5 minutes later the police raided the flat and arrested everyone, 4 of them got between 2-5 years. Someone told me that the police had asked about me, but all they had was my name and the wrong ethnicity. i had missed getting nicked by 5 minutes. and that ladies and gents was the last time I had anything to do with crime or criminals.
That's so lucky Thank God you had good friends who didn't say anything as some scum do. Glad you're out mate,was it serious? Like bank robbery kind of things?
Not all bad guys are bad guys most are just doing the best they can to survive and the acts they do leave a lasting scar on them as it goes against the true them the guys who have seen this side of the world and make it back will break their backs to keep others out to keep those around them from having to go through the same pains and struggles that eventually create the cycle again he’s trying to break the chain and warn those like him decent men and women who think they have no options not the ones who do crime just for the thrill those people will never straighten out till the thrill burns them or they get too old to continue
I had no idea who this man was before this interview. I applaud him for turning his life around using his mistakes in life to help educate kids to stay on the right track.
Losing a child is a torture I know too well 😢 and Bobby is right. The pain is personal.. so even if people think they understand how you feel. They truly don't. Everyone experience's things differently
14:45 'Terrifying!' 😂😂 Also i found it very funny when i noticed when finding the timestamp thing that the video chapters were titled 'businessman' to 'scary man'
An incredible turnaround of your life of crime man. Going from a businessman involved in crime to now having an OBE who speaks the truth & trying to be a great role model to children trying to help those in a piss poor financial situation getting that message out there. Total fuckin respect to u man. Keep exposing the corrupt fraud government for what it is as they need exposing.
This was not what I expected (not exactly what i was expecting) but i genuinely enjoyed and appreciated this video and what he's doing with his life now in comparison and the accountability.
This entire thing is amazing, and this man is genuinely impressive. Also, his idea to have Tom Holland be Bobby in his movie is absolutely amazing. I second that opinion
Reckon this bloke HAS lived it, and has had the happenchance to reflect on his actions, and is very generous in sharing his growth to help others who might find themselves in or contemplating the lifestyle. That's what ya call real talk. And it's incredibly powerful and impactful. Wish my kid would be as respectful to me when trying to explain my historical mistakes and learnt from them, too. Though, she then says, I know, Mum! But some lessons I WANT to learn myself. Ugh! All we can do is offer our stories, and hope we hit the mark. So far, she's come back, in time, with hmm... you MIGHT have been right. Hard balance, and kudos to him that he's able to use his experiences and now influence to make change happen for some of these kids. Love and respect to a real gem 💎
Your kid is too close to you, is the thing, sweetie! You and I didn't listen to our Mums any better, right?! But there probably was a "cooler" woman we would of, if she'd been around.
I love his mantra! No matter what colour, sexuality, creed; if you're a good person, we've got a common ground. A good person is a good person. Respect
@@grootsChannel So we no longer believe in reform? He did his time and is now working in society to try and stop people from doing what he did. Isn't that enough?
@@MrMallum No, I definitely believe in reform and I do think he should be fully accepted into society again, I just don't think anything he does could make up for what he did to those people and their families. Imagine it was someone you loved who he murdered in cold blood only to talk about it on youtube twenty years later calling it ''business of crime'' or whatever. It's nuts.
Bobby's more honest than any Psychologist, Social Worker etc. That lot try to justify their job constantly & think of themselves & their client rather than the public.
One of the highest value guys ever featured on here. A genuine guy. Would have been a total nightmare to deal with as a villain; professional, dedicated, sincere, dread the thought.
What a genuine fella Bobby is, love him or hate he comes across so well, balanced answers and interaction with the public is honest, Bobby has nothing to prove and shares his life warts and all. I love the point where he clearly identifies the enemy and 100% the government are the real criminals getting away with everything and anything. Bobby keep up the great work with all the projects you are involved in and just being yourself, and as Joey Pile said crime doesn't pay but the hours were good.
People can sit online and talk shit all they want, but I know for a fact: If you get old in a career where people die young, youre probably a pretty tough guy. And its great seeing Bobby hopefully talking young people straight.
This amazingly caring man was my key worker when I ended up in a bail hostel in Maidstone, Kent UK. His gentle nature got me through a very dark period of my life. I still think of him with warmth and smile often. Luv ya Mr Bobby. L. Cummins. 🥰 And love to Jill. 💋
It’s ALWAYS good to hear from someone who genuinely changes for the better…I’m not condoning sone of the stuff he’s done in the past but you can tell listening to him that he is a REAL person and he’s now trying to give something back..
its surprising that, for the "type of person" he is, how down to earth, and 'matter of fact' he is, he doesn't hide, and he doesn't deny his past, and I can't respect him more for that !!!
the "jib" is the front sail on many traditional sailing ships, ahead of the mast. Historically different nations had distinctly different shaped jibs, so looking at the "cut of the jib" could you let you know if you were looking at a friendly or not so friendly vessel. These days I believe it refers to someone's mannerisms and bearing more than to their clothes. But probably varies by area a bit.
I love how he starts arguing with the laptop as if the person he's replying to is inside it
😂😂😂 right
He probably angrily taps the keyboard with his finger nails.
Lollll 💀💀🤣
Because his IQ is low. Can't take this guy seriously hahaha
he was ready to get back into the game😭😭
I love how every channel he goes on, he always says "I'm not a gangster, I'm a businessman who's business was crime", and without a single hesitation, the title becomes "LONDON GANGSTER RESPONDS TO RUclips COMMENTS" lmfaooo.. at this point, it's got to be a meme
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Love that he says he's here to deglamourise crime but then still thinks of himself as different from or better than other organised criminals because he's supposedly a cool edgy business man - remember kids crime is only okay when you reframe everything as a macho entrepreneurial power trip.
'WHO'S business is crime'. I never get how people don't get 'WHO'S/WHOSE' . It's basic simple English. It isn't rocket science.
@@gameygameygamer he most likely wasn't a bum thug he was probably moving weight and stuff for big 💰
@@superfoo8258 wow! That makes literally no difference at all!
Always liked Bobby for his straight talking and his good work in trying to keep many of our young people out of the prison system
“I did violence for a living, but never did bad manners” these words hit different when you see the air of confidence he has
Professionals have standards
It has the same vibe as "Yeah I'm a murderer but at least I'm not rude!"...
Say it's violence as part of his profession, then it's just for business' sake. You wouldn't need bad manners for that I suppose.
I do like how straight he is in telling us what he thinks and how he reflects on his past life. Not to mention the good work he does.
I think it gives an air of honesty and professionalism that, at least I would come to associate with an honourable gentleman.
Or as the guy before me said: "Professionals have standards."
Guess when you're a bad person, you have to fall back on more trivial moral standards to be proud about. What a shame.
@@jonathanallard2128well it says a lot, when most criminal politicians won't even be nearly as honest as this former criminal is; refusing to even fall back on trivial moral standards.
Hats off to Bobby, straight and to the point, bringing crime to light and giving people a contact to help if your in that scene and need an out.
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@@satanicbbc5090 respecting =/= admiring
@@satanicbbc5090 says the guy named satanic bbc. We aren't respecting murderers, idiot, we're respecting a REFORMED person who was a murderer.
"every child, to me, is worth saving"
Words of a true man.
But every child's father is, right?
Words of a rat that lies in order to make himself look better.
@@Okthen-jc2yi much more of a man than you
@sjbrockhurst65😂😂😂
Oh mate get on your knees n kiss his feet 😂
This man is the epitome of "Professionals have standards"
"Be polite"
@@carolinegorgonio8592 Be efficient
@@GigglesYeahMan and have a plan to kill everyone you meet
Be both
@@GigglesYeahMan have a plan to kill everyone you meet
I love the fact that a career criminal has higher moral standards than our government. Respect to you sir.
Government members are career criminals.
@@simons.2281 Damn right they are
Wage theft is triple the rate of all the regular theft combined, and politicians are in a prime position to take advantage of it all. Consider this: the rich are no longer beholden to any country, they have no duty to serve the people who's backs they strode upon, the ones who lifted them to unprecedented heights. Kings would be envious of their ability to burn their country and buy a new one in a night further away than any king had ever travelled. And these people aren't considered "criminals", they consider US criminals
Politicians are career criminals imo
People find a way to extort you indirectly and say they're not doing anything wrong. Atleast this guy awknowledges the horrible thing he's done and owns up to it.
You are getting the message across. You’re straight forward approach is the key! Fabulous
I know there is a lot of criticism for this man's past and what he has done, but atleast he has the gall to look at himself in the mirror and be honest with himself. Trying to do good in the world coming from a world of violence and terror to stop others from choosing that path. Legend
Legend is the wrong word...entirely. Infamous, ruthless, classy man now, all these are Bobby. Legend, I'm not so sure.
Oh, yay... He can be honest about his horrors and looks himself in the mirror. Well, let's just give him a fucking medal. 🙄 You know hoe many serial killers have no problem looking themselves in the mirror? If that's all it takes for you, you have a Rocky moral foundation.
@@heythatsnotmywalrus2819 Then you tell us all the horrors of your life and all the bad stuff you have done right here in the comments, and be honest with the mistakes you have made. Then tell all of us why that is a bad thing and why you wouldnt want anyone else to follow that path. All the people you have lied to and all the distrust you have sewn. Being honest with yourself is hard, broadcasting that as well is another thing entirely. If you can't or won't do this you have no right to judge if my moral foundation is flawed or not, sorry.
@@samflint4749 the fuck I don't! You think you, him, I are resolved because you come clean? Give me a break! The mistakes you make are sewn. The mistakes I have made are sewn. There's no undoing that. By that flawed logic, a pedo could admit what he's done and be absolved. Also, to compare my wrong doings that were all me learning how to be a decent person and this guy making the choice for a lifetime to NOT be a decent person are night and day. I mean, youre comparing a few lies and mistakes to actively murdering people for your own gain. Give me a fucking break. Your logic is definitely flawed and leaves a lot of people that were hurt and a bunch of fucked up people that feel better about themselves. Sounds like a shit world.
@@heythatsnotmywalrus2819 And you're an angel l spose? I don't wanna hear any yeah but l never.....
He can certainly take the criticism. He knows he did wrong but wants to make up for it. Fair play.
a lot of criminals say sorry after their crime...so hats off to them? he's not Robin fucking Hood
@@AintGotShoes there's a difference between saying sorry and trying to make up for your actions. Who compared him to Robin Hood, you nutter?
@@AintGotShoes He never said sorry, he's making right on his wrongs. Apologies are worthless.
@@toffeelatte6042 so are making right on your wrongs...its too serious to ignore.
@@hambo6969 you act like he is...whatever Jeffrey Dahmer repends himself...that makes him allright...yeah i must be out of my mind..what am i thinking
As someone who's spent his entire teenage years and most of my adult years as part of the drug world, it's so sad when people think men like him don't deserve redemption. Everyone deserves redemption, and it isn't like he's a rapist or killed lots of people in cold blood, he just was misguided as a young man, as many of us are, and he seems like he's got a good heart nonetheless. Just because we've committed crimes doesn't mean we're cold blooded and many of us would still charge into a burning building to save you, even after you've said nasty things about us
I have respect for people like him
Lol that guys who clowned you still in it. There's good people out there. It's up to you to decide who is. And up to you to figure out why bad people are on top. Think about it hard. This man should be a politician but he's got a good heart. Savor that for a bit.
@John Jordan enough JJ, I see you like clowns alot. I understand this isn't about the video anymore, you just want show your true love for clowns. And I'm sorry I didnt know you just want to be free to love clowns . Be free JJ.
@John Jordan do things go over your head or do they just hit you in the forehead 😂
This could be the longest argument ever if these two guys keep replying
This man is likable because he keeps it real. Doesn't make excuses for what he did. It's pretty rare to see a person who is as brutally honest about himself as he is. He uses his past to teach the future. I'm glad he managed to better his life and teaches the next generation to be better.
Ofcourse he excuse his actions with the " im a business man " hes still an murderer that made multiple humans fear for their life, hurted them and in the end even killed them.
He deserved lifetime jail
Likeable would be a big mistake
@@ciararespect4296 likable is subjective because i find em likable and you do it so.
I wouldn’t say it’s hard to find or rare, it’s just not advertised over apps and virtual reality
@@JiggyMark yea on interview he may come across as likable but I we wouldn't turn my back on people like that.
This guy's the embodiment of the quote; "there's more honor among thieves than diplomats"
True
Yeah, if you take the words of a professional bullshitter seriously.
"Diplomacy is the art of telling someone to go to hell in such a manner that they look forward to the journey."
nice name lolol
@@NotEvenOverThere I'm not denying he was a hardened criminal. I'm denying his accuracy of how he frames law enforcement as inherently corrupt while idolizing his own "work" and colleagues as somehow honorable. It's obvious bullshit by a sweet-talker. An art you perfect in organized crime if you want to keep on living.
This man is so terrifying and yet makes me feel so safe? Massive respect to you
Terrifying :)
Like snake charming. Usually extremely intelligent manipulative people can make you feel amazing and calm. Then snap.
Yeah, his parkinson is so terrifying, dude.
He was a monster once, now he's just a sheep.
He was never a mobster, he had no point to join crime. It's just a banana rich bored kid who did hurt people for fun and somehow got lucky enough to live his entire life and tell shit stories about it.
@@dogson1
The ever present threat for the potential of physical violence keeps men from doing that most of the time in person.
It all disappears online, and those who are prone do such things like corrosive and denigrating derision, and reputation savaging will have a free hand at it.
In other words, enjoy your anonymity.
@@Misanthropisme I am not anonymous and neither are you.
Always good to see this man again. He’s got a great message
This man is SO well spoken I can never get over it. And contrary to what probably many people think, I don't think he's a bad person. He knows what he is and he knows what he''s done and he's realistic about it.
He's got a working brain in his head, and at his grand old age that is extremely impressive... and rare. I respect this bloke as I appreciate how he carries himself as a man regardless of the circles he was running in.
Well spoken is Received English. He's nothing of the kind anything "well spoken". His grammar is a disaster.
You have no idea what well-spoke is if you think he is.
@@apollomemories7399 no need to be so dismissive about it
@@karimitickaeloogreattemlor3486 There's nothing dismissive by countering false claims.
Bobby really is class personified. Such a lovely guy and he's doing great things now. Yeah, he made bad choices when he was younger but I appreciate that he had and has a code of honor and that he expected those he worked with to also work to that code. Thank you for continuing to educate and help, and I certainly agree he's done more for the country than the government!
@Gallimaufry Flibbertigibbet probably not, but like he said, you know the consequences of being in that life when you get into it. I mean more now, he doesn't get angry or defensive, he admits he did awful things and now wants to use his experience to do better and make the world better. He doesn't get pissed off at comments, he answers questions calmly and never tries to defend being how he was, he's aware now of how awful it was. He could live a quiet life and no one would know him or be able to criticise him. But he has decided to be open about it and try to stop other kids ending up in that life. You can't change your past, but you can decide to make a better future.
It’s not that hard for anyone to do better than the government.
I genuinely hope Bobby writes a book about his life, I feel like there's so many life lessons that he could pass on
Good news he did that over 5 years ago already!
His book is called “I Am Not a Gangster”
@@VXMasterson But he is a london gangster tho
@@TheSaloLP he is not a gangster, he is a businessman whos business is crime
@@vector2251 yeah that's a gangster, doesn't matter what bullshit you use to try and reframe it
I'm a social worker and working with a couple of lads at the moment who are going down the wrong path. Doesn't seem to matter what we do, it's not getting through to them. I wish we had someone like Bobby who could come and talk to them, tell them how it is.
Sometimes there's no changing some people.
@@MrRedeyedJedi I'd never say there's no changing a child of 12/13. Anyone can change.
@@rupertdabear3148 Perhaps, but from here on out, you could try helping others out. Doesn't make up for anything you did in the past, but at least you're helping people in need, and hey, people gonna bitch, but if you truly reform, people will see it. Even if they don't, you're taking an action to make a difference, making at least someone's life easier, and perhaps do something your victims would've done. And that alone is much more than a lot of us here would do.
@@rupertdabear3148 not too late at all. Because you're here giving us testimony of what you've been through, and you learned and is owning your mistakes and didn't make any headlines dying in prison for being the worst criminal (lol). And this is where you have become a new, changed person. And I appreciate that. To me you're the same type of man as this legend here in this video.
Share them this video
A jib is a front mounted sail on a sailboat. Thus the term "I like the cut of his jib" refers to a well shaped sail that allows the vessel to sail much faster. It refers to attention to deal to achieve excellence
Thanks, I always wondered.
Awesome. Genuinely.
I thought it meant more like "I like the stuff he has saying". Either because you agree with their thoughts or because maybe they taught you something new, which made total logical sense as it was explained.
Nope, you heard Bobby. From now on, a jib is a dress. I loved how he said that with so much authority, like he knew for sure
I love this guy, he is honest af and he does not sugar coat what he went through....
Love is a strong word for someone who used to cut people up
@@riverhuntersuk7387 Why u hating on him he’s sorting his shi out tryna help the younger generation…all these YGs out ere need someone like dis showing them the reality not just what they see on these drill pages
@@flipdatx2774 It's a different game now to what it was he ain't teaching them shit he's using the crap he used to do to earn money
@@riverhuntersuk7387 regardless stop hating hes hustling without packing man off so it’s minor let him do his ting
@@flipdatx2774 I'll do what I want you little pleb. Mind your own 🤡
“I ain’t gonna blow up something I can take money out of.”
Words to live by.
Words for the United States army to remind themselves of when they invade a country for the oil.
America seems to do both
Genuinely intrigued by this man, honestly, he has a charm and severe level of believability to what he says
So did Hannibal lecter
When a so called "scumbag" like this guy has more dignity and respect than some of our "leaders"
Some? If you can point me to the leaders that still have dignity and respect that would be very kind of you good sir, I must have missed them.
And most people online too
Hahahahaha he’s a postman this is a joke, it’s a comedy
He’s a devil but you are too green to know what he’s really all about
@@ttttiiimmy10bit Have you not heard his chip shop story. The local chippy had a daughter that was getting groomed, they asked him for help and offered their life savings, he did it for free chips for his family. Got the groomers to move out of town.
Great interview. I think his message is good and honest. He hasn't asked for forgiveness. He has paid his dues, done his time. Now he is on the other end of his journey preaching the good word. Much respect.
please let this man hear all the nice things we have to say about him. about how his words actually means things to us. he deserves it.
Bobbys reply about talking to kids is exactly what I’ve been saying since I learnt about crime at school and having grown up in a town full of crime and violence. Educational services need to start teaching kids instead of telling them. Telling someone not to do drugs, not to kill someone, not to have sex until a certain age is going to make them want to do it more than teaching them the consequences since it’s natural for humans to rebel. If schools start teaching kids of what they can expect after doing these things in a non biast manner, the kids will feel less like they’re being told and therefore would feel less likely to rebel
Very well said my man 100% agree
In my experience if someone stigmatized it I was less likely to do it
unsure why sex got into same mix with drugs and murder, but yeah. i'd rather tell what happens if you do things. about killing, that can be done legally in army, i shudder at that idea though. i figure that even without trying it, it would be pretty bad life if people want to catch you or kill. kind of negates any profit or fame the crimes might bring you. or joy, if you also do drugs. it's also kind of social i think, which i don't really do so i can only imagine
@@ketas just put together all controversial topics we’re taught at school tbf, but yes I agree
it's not the 70s. Teachers talk about consequences.
"I don't write no one off, every child to me is worth saving"
That's the word of a man. Those are words that should be said by more people than it is.
He's a killer, grow up. Maybe you want him for president...
@@morbidmanmusic
The point of this comment is to say that I respect him for not only learning from his past, but that he's always done his best to be a net positive force in society, especially as now he can say with certainty that the ends, of less kids following in his footsteps, justify the means of him speaking at schools and the like. He's not glorifying his life as a businessman whose business was crime, he's using it as a teaching tool.
Unfortunately, you've decided, not only to run your mouth but get slightly political and in a manner that screams "I don't understand what Illinois is doing at the start of 2023 but the man on my TV says it's bad". Because of this, I am not responsible for how hurt your feelings get.
First and foremost, even when he was living as a businessman, he had rules for himself and he followed them. We are all protagonists in our stories.
Now with your comment on guessing who I want for president. I rather like the current administration, the previous one was so self centered, it's weird that people seemingly pray to him. He was so mad at when his followers did what he said to do.
Illinois is eliminating cash bail for those *accused* of crimes up to 2nd degree homicide. As in they're still innocent, they haven't been proven guilty in a court of law. Families living paycheck to paycheck cannot afford bail, nor can they live without the paycheck of the accused.
Maybe next time, do your own research, Tucker Carlson is not a reputable source, he's employed by a politically biased network.
It’s very rare that an interviewee answers questions so honestly. Refreshing.
in a way i like this guy, he is the sort of person that will see you right as a friend provided you didnt wrong him
I have respect for this man. He’s trying to steer young men away from the wrong path. And he’s brutally honest about himself in his autobiography!
If he killed your family member would you be so flippant?
Wow...among all the compliments to this criminal..even respect...Really..wow..But until own family is not among victims,it's easy to talk.
@@frankiet7911 Ok, so, people that really have this mindset, are stuck in the past and want revenge, seriously, he has already been in prison for 30 years, if I'm not mistaken, just think of him now, not his past, now he is respectable, also, even if they killed your family in the past, forget it, even I hate being judged for my past self.
@@voidbite No man...doesn't work like that. When someone kill your family, you'll never forget. That's why death penalty is just. As I said, better don't talk until you lose someone. Yes, is about revenge. You hate being judged? I don't think you ended people lives. There is huge difference.
@@frankiet7911 A question, yes, I hate being judged for the past, and I also understand that people would be angry and wouldn't forgive, but, as I hate being judged for the past myself as I'm a different person as I was then, I just don't see any reason for them to still be angry at him, but I'm very close to being emotionless, so I'm not really the best person to talk.
(Also sorry if I didn't correctly understand something, the english was a bit weird.)
Much respect to this gentleman. Turned his life around, and trying to educate others. Completely respect his view on giving kids skills.
He's not a "London Gangster" he's a London Businessman.
That’s what I’m saying
Whose business was crime
@@thepigeonsofthepacificnort2268 Respectable business.
Dirt is dirt, not a rose by any other name.
@@banjiegirl2001 You forget that roses too can grow from dirt. I think he's turned into quite a good one at that.
Absolultly correct - my daughter died at 2 weeks old - I don't know how you feel about it, but I know I hurt 22 years later still. No one should have to go through it and I am sorry that you and your family did. Good luck to you for turning your life around and thank you for making the difference that you do.
Sorry for your loss mate
I know the feeling my man it's been 7 years for me and it's still think about it everyday.
Always appreciate this man's wisdom. He's seen more than most and openly talks about the brutality of the world we live in without managing to glamourising any of it. Respect how he doesn't let his own self acclaimed ego get the better of him when he reads the unsavoury things said about him in the comments, too.
"What broke me is when my daughter died". Oh I felt the pain in his voice, and how he says it brought his humanity back and even thought "why not me?, I hurt a lot of people, why not me?", the death of a child is something nobody should go through, still I bet he would've been a great father to his baby girl :) I'm looking forward to see that movie! I'll keep my eyes peeled for trailers and yes, I'd totally go cast Phil Collins AND Tom Holland!! 😄😄😄
Phil Collins has had a bad stroke and I don’t think he’s acting anytime soon
Well he killed at least 5 peoples children. Even when your child becomes an adult they are still the parents child . Some would say it's karma
Would think he has been a shit father and role model to his baby girl but maybe upped his game after he saw the light.
@@FredGreenGB Yeah, and my thinking is him dying would only hurt her and end his suffering, her dying makes him suffer, and that is what he has earned in his early life, and maybe it isnt something you really can make up for in the real accounting.
ill be honest, i get that his whole point is that crime isnt glamorous but he is literally the most glamorous version of a criminal you can have. it almost feels like one of those comercials were theres alot of people having fun in tons of ways while drunk and it ends with ''drink responsibly''
100% agree. I get what he is trying to do and I respect him for it. However, he has a level of charisma that is undeniable and kinda makes me wonder if the ppl he talks to are actually deterred away from the lifestyle. The honest truth is, most ppl drawn to that just think to themselves, "Well, I just won't mess up like "they" did. I will do it better."
Yeah... I appreciated the notion, however I just don't see how the older boys make a difference to the 'gangsters' of today. No morals, no respect, it's just not going to happen. It's a different world to the 60s. You can't help but like him though.
I think you might be misattributing the charisma here. Yes he exudes charisma, but you have to ask yourself whether you should attribute that charisma to Bobby the gangster, or Bobby the reformed gangster-turned-educator?
The confidence, self-awareness, and mental sharpness is something that is not because of his criminal past, but despite it. I personally feel his charisma is more than anything because he was able to overcome his previous life - and the attitude, outlook, and values that cmae with it - to transform himself. In general, you'll notice that there is that special kind of charisma of people who have shown to be able to transform themselves. And I think that is what you should connect to the charisma; the ability, will, and power to transform oneself. I hope the movie they're making about him will be able to make that difference clear. Even the glamour in crime is fundamentally about autonomy/power, often first purely over others and for one's own sake where then th question remains if they realize true power is over oneself and for the sake of others.
I can't imagine how radical that transformation of life and being was for him. To do so and retain so much vibrant charisma means he really owned his past, which takes a great deal of strength, insight, and will. I don't know how to say it, but I hope that helps in reframing this issue of glamour.
@@ewfq2 This might be the best comment I've ever seen on RUclips. Someone without sarcasm, with some insight into the psychology of someone, someone with analysis, though I dare say has been done prior.
Thank you, you've given me a new perspective.
Not really because most people in his position are dead.
Bobby really does come over as a class act . He is very likeable and doesn’t sugar coat what a life of crime can bring . He is someone who kids can really look up to and his advice will keep them away from crime.
All the best Bobby
Love listening to him talk. Just 5 minutes listening to him you can tell he knows his stuff and he actually thinks while he talks. A lot of people now just passively put some words out there but Bobby actually considers what he's saying and how he's saying it. Gives me a little more hope for humanity. Keep it up mate good to see you telling it how it is 👍
That's old school, unfortunately it's getting rarer and rarer
There’s no greater role model than someone with experience.
Tells you how it is from the start.
You either take their advice or you don’t but expect the outcome they tell you will happen.
Fascinating life and speaks with passion.
Would love to see a movie with Tom hardy as Bobby
@Pat C for one he’s not a peadophile
He’s never denied his wrong doing but he turned his life round for the better good.
Teaching children and helping adults to turn their lives around so they don’t depend on crime.
If you read his story you would understand.
The Queen didn’t give him a mbe for nothing
Respect for you Bobby, great interview. You nailed it all, and it's awesome you have done the walk and can talk from experience, kids will listen hopefully. What a great idea giving kids some skills to get a job, other than street deals.
IF ONLY WE COULD TALK ABOUT POLITICS LIKE THIS. THIS GUY IS GREAT!! I find it so sad that nowadays we can't talk or communicate anymore. its side vs side and people don't want to communicate compromise and create a better world threw science and wisdom.
Science is fast becoming a religion . A very authoritarian one.
It's intention. The elites want us divided because they fear us.
The corrupt politicians on both party lines are all in the pockets of wealthy corporations. They don't care about you, and as long you vote for them they'll continue to inflame discussion and prevent people from discussing honestly with the other side.
If people on the left and right started talking politely and honestly and actually started realising that they weren't so different after all, we might actually start doing something about the corrupt mess that is modern politics starting with them.
Communication is important but everyone is being extreme, turning everyone hateful. There can be no communication between extremes like there couldn't be between a demon and an exorcist.
His point about the government is absolutely spot on… everyone can judge him for what he’s done but the same people go out and vote for the tories, even after they’ve been shown to be guilty of numerous things… you couldn’t make it up
WOW and you ignore everything Blair did you numpty
Exactly
Guilty of delivering Brexit so now we have a true democracy in which we can decide ourselves how this country is run. Corbyn: we will negotiate a deal with the EU then put it to a second referendum in which we will oppose the deal. That is why we have a Conservative government. Labour are there to do the social stuff - getting rid of popular racism, helping the disabled; Conservatives do the strategic thinking - defeating Communism, building nuclear power stations.
"Vote for the tories"
Wasn't it Tony Blair, a Labour MP who literally dragged us into the Iraq War and then left thousands of veterans homeless? Not saying that the tories are innocent but maybe take a look at the people on the opposite side.
@@rfj1156 oh shut the fuck up. Getting involved in a war isn’t comparable to the Tories. You really tried to deflect to the Labour Party for no reason and then claim you weren’t trying to make excuses for the Tories
He was honestly so humble that someone called him a gentlemen
This is a living example of how the old days were so different in terms of organised crime. Underbelly was an incredible series about the Australian crime scene, and shows a very good portrayal of when and how things changed, at least here in AU
modern organized crime has 0 sense of honor
What he said about losing his daughter got me. My wife and I lost our expected first child (miscarriage). It broke my heart and soul into untold amount of pieces. The anguish is on another level.
My deepest sympathies; I cannot even imagine the absolute shattering heartbreak for you both.
Lost my 2nd to an ectopic, my husband and I were devastated. We didn't have much time to mourn as his mother died 4 weeks after
@@rebeccaconlon9743 My heart goes out to you and I know that means squat. Hang in there, petal. xx
My condolences. I’m very sorry. :(
Sorry to hear that, I hope you find peace and healing
Very straight up bloke, his answers come fast with no filter 👌
This guys top shelf hope LAD keeps bringing him back to hear more stories!
He takes criticism on the chin like a champ, something that is rare in our triggered society. Glad to see he has turned a new leaf and helping to guide others away from a life of crime, he has turned into quite the gentleman...
He’s a good guy to listen to, speaks straight and direct without hubris or reminiscence of the bad as if it were good or glamorous, a gentleman.
I love this guy. He's genuinely giving good advice. People who's been in crime prior always say stuff like "don't do this" or "don't do that" - this guy explains what WILL happen if you do it in the end and gives honest information. He's a changed guy and I do hope the world accepts him for who he is now instead of casting him out of society because of his past that he deeply regrets.
"I did violence for a living, i don't do bad manners i was brough up properly" 😂😂 such an oxymoron and cold line
Yet still words to live by
Ironically coming from a fella who insists that he’s not a gangster, that line is exactly what the young lads would call “gangster shit” 😅
It's easy to view violence as a twisted form of communication if you feel like you aren't bound by moral, ethical, legal, or religious constraints.
@@acceptablecasualty5319 interesting way of looking at it. I guess in his world some people only respond to violence
Violence was around before words the truth is why would you remove what humans was brought up on first its human nature ?
A really interesting interview, i liked how you kept it simple and refused to glamourize the harsh reality of it.
Bobby, you're a legend sir. And I'm not glorifying what you did but it made you who you are today. What I see is a good and honest man who has so very many lessons to teach. You stay golden sir. Mad love to you and yours! ✊🏽
Why is your fist brown?
@@SeregaOrgan You might want to ask your mom luv.
@@shalasalazar4930 You got 'em haahahahah
The man is a legend for his services reforming ex-criminals.
He got a reward from the queen
*ex-businessman if you please
@@d.l.8394 well he refers to *himself* a businessman, idk how he would call others tho...
ooh actually that sounds like the perfect question that I should ask him the next time they do this
I could've gone down that road and didn't really scratch the surface and just doing what I did gave me endless grief for more than a few years. I'm out of it now and have been for a long time but it's still really annoying when someone brings up your past when that was a lifetime ago and you're not like that anymore.
I could listen to this man talk for hours. Fantastic insight into the world he used to be a part of.
Give the man the respect he deserves. Thanks for your stories.
@Big G Cry.
@@magnol1a_ cry about the fact he did awful shit and hurt people? Lad learn to not fucking glamourise this like he said
@Big G so because he wasn't a government sheep he shouldn't get respect? Life is about making money so why you knocking him for making money. People are sheep and follow what the governments and bs media project into society anything that opposes that is a criminal. Yet governments are the biggest gangsters in the world. Yet people still follow them. This guy made his own way. So fuck it.
@Big G blame the officer for framing him
@Big G 100%
What ever peoples opinions are one must respect the honesty. Not many people can own what they have done/said to others, even themselves. Honesty is a lost virtue. Mr Bobby is welcome in my home any time for coffee or tea.
Tbh, I had a friend who was a “gangster” and he was honestly the nicest man I’ve ever met. He’s kinda like this man- but American and younger lol. He mowed lawns for his elderly neighbors, free of charge, just to be nice. He held doors, and pulled out chairs. He cooked for his girlfriend (my best friend at the time). He always told me if anything ever went bad because he was around, he’d make sure we were all safe. Gangsters aren’t always vile, murderous monsters. Some just have their “job” to do. We may not agree with the job, but from what I’ve learned is that if you don’t bother them, they won’t bother you (usually- there are those gangs that target random people sadly). So don’t be takin loans out from shady people and you should be Gucci lol
Funny how there are gangsters out there who uphold their own morals while the upstanding authorities made us feel unsafe most of the time.
He’s not a ‘gangster’ that’s a hardman there’s a difference.. he’s a real OG
Momma I'm in love with a criminal 😂
@@JamieBoyle2007 l
If a person is an angel to you, it doesn't stop them from being a devil to others.
Just remember that the NAZIs of the death camps during WWII had families who they cared for and provided for. Then the next day they would go back to being murderers.
I get that comparing them to Nazis is obviously an exaggeration but my point is that just because a villian is good to you, doesn't mean that they are good people.
Honestly, regardless of the horrible shit this man may have done and probably has, I think the world will be worse off when he’s gone because he’s one of the straightest-talking, most honest and most professional people I’ve ever had the pleasure of listening to
True words man
I agree
Whatever he has done or said, these are nice charicaristics but still doesnt deny the fact that he caused damage, he said some good points about the government but this doesnt mean he is now a better person, he literally says anything to justify his actions, the funny thing is if he did to one your loved ones you wont even bother to comment on this shit.
"I'm gonna cut you, take your money, and fuck your wife." What a pleasurable honest professional.
@@maher7361 you seem upset, smoke a joint and take 5 minutes off the internet mate
@@AmazinglyAwkward am good m8, maybe u should take some time off too so that u dont end up like one of those "business men" since you alr like that guy.
Thank you, every time I meet a young man who is on the brink of choosing the game or not I send him these videos with Mr. Cummines because I know they will not learn from anyone who hasn't been in. I imagine Mr. Cummines has saved several lives at this point.
His analogy of the government was absolutely spot on👌
I worked in London in around 1988/89 and lodged in a pub in Southwark called the Crown, landlord was a 'gangster' and a lot of the lads that went in there were too. Honestly lovely people, had some good drinks with them and never had a single bit of bother.
Gentleman, is a good word for them.
For sure they will have done bad things no doubt about it, but like Bobby says it was business to them, and if you were right with them, they were right with you.
Not glorifying anything, just saying what my experience of this man's world was. Lodged there about a year or so, and like I say no bother whatsoever.
Top man. Appreciate so much what you're doing for our kids today and your honesty. One of the best anologies is the 3 guys doing a job that makes them 30K, great score, then they get busted and get 10 years each, better off on the dole!
This is the type of person that needs to be involved with our vulnerable youth. Glad to see him doing some good with his experiences. This is why we need to listen to our "elders" we should let the elders of our society be more involved with our youth. A man with a bad start can end with a great end. Jane in New Zealand.
no fricking way I would let him near my children if I had children...sorry
This person is so unwittingly charismatic that you can't stop watching him. He's terrific
When I was growing up as a teen, and again when i left the Army i dipped my toe into a life of crime. True story I had just done a job, and we were around my mate's flat counting our money. i had just nipped, 5 minutes later the police raided the flat and arrested everyone, 4 of them got between 2-5 years. Someone told me that the police had asked about me, but all they had was my name and the wrong ethnicity. i had missed getting nicked by 5 minutes. and that ladies and gents was the last time I had anything to do with crime or criminals.
Not sure is very smart to admit to it here, or wherever.
That's so lucky
Thank God you had good friends who didn't say anything as some scum do. Glad you're out mate,was it serious? Like bank robbery kind of things?
Despite what his past would have us think about him he seems like a genuinely tender guy. I'm glad he's using his experience to help kids.
Not all bad guys are bad guys most are just doing the best they can to survive and the acts they do leave a lasting scar on them as it goes against the true them the guys who have seen this side of the world and make it back will break their backs to keep others out to keep those around them from having to go through the same pains and struggles that eventually create the cycle again he’s trying to break the chain and warn those like him decent men and women who think they have no options not the ones who do crime just for the thrill those people will never straighten out till the thrill burns them or they get too old to continue
I had no idea who this man was before this interview. I applaud him for turning his life around using his mistakes in life to help educate kids to stay on the right track.
Losing a child is a torture I know too well 😢 and Bobby is right. The pain is personal.. so even if people think they understand how you feel. They truly don't. Everyone experience's things differently
The fact anyone could think of trolling a businessman like Bobby is honestly the stupidest yet funniest thing humans have done
Losing your daughter must be really painful.. Peace may be up to you, Lad
@unidentified666what the fuck is wrong with you man? His daughter didn’t do anything.
14:45 'Terrifying!' 😂😂
Also i found it very funny when i noticed when finding the timestamp thing that the video chapters were titled 'businessman' to 'scary man'
An incredible turnaround of your life of crime man. Going from a businessman involved in crime to now having an OBE who speaks the truth & trying to be a great role model to children trying to help those in a piss poor financial situation getting that message out there. Total fuckin respect to u man. Keep exposing the corrupt fraud government for what it is as they need exposing.
''a businessman involved in crime'' he was a criminal, please don't use euphemisms like this
@@holliswilliams8426 I say what I like & I don't appreciate being told any different
This was not what I expected (not exactly what i was expecting) but i genuinely enjoyed and appreciated this video and what he's doing with his life now in comparison and the accountability.
The "Every kid worth saving to me" really hit me hard
This entire thing is amazing, and this man is genuinely impressive. Also, his idea to have Tom Holland be Bobby in his movie is absolutely amazing. I second that opinion
Great point about being honest about your dishonesty... politicians being the exact opposite.
So funny, honest and a Gentleman, i could sit and listen to him all day
This gentleman is golden.
You ate the meal, pay the bill.
Roll the dice pay the price.
Don't do the crime if you can't do the time.
How’s the song going?
Whoever smelt it dealt it.
chateauneuf du pape
Reckon this bloke HAS lived it, and has had the happenchance to reflect on his actions, and is very generous in sharing his growth to help others who might find themselves in or contemplating the lifestyle. That's what ya call real talk. And it's incredibly powerful and impactful. Wish my kid would be as respectful to me when trying to explain my historical mistakes and learnt from them, too. Though, she then says, I know, Mum! But some lessons I WANT to learn myself. Ugh! All we can do is offer our stories, and hope we hit the mark. So far, she's come back, in time, with hmm... you MIGHT have been right. Hard balance, and kudos to him that he's able to use his experiences and now influence to make change happen for some of these kids. Love and respect to a real gem 💎
Your kid is too close to you, is the thing, sweetie! You and I didn't listen to our Mums any better, right?! But there probably was a "cooler" woman we would of, if she'd been around.
Fascinating chap, a life I can't even begin to know anything about. Can listen to him all day long.
"I like my people. Working class people."
This man is gold.
Noone should ever loose their child, it's not the right order of things, this man's trying to change that. Much respect to the man 👍
No one can change it, resurrection doesn't exist. He's just trying to assuage his guilty conscience as the grave looms.
4:06 "Mind you, I would be scared if I met the tax man" LMAO
He served his time. End of it.
I love his mantra! No matter what colour, sexuality, creed; if you're a good person, we've got a common ground. A good person is a good person. Respect
He's not a good person
@@No-nj6my He WASN'T a good person. People can and do change.
@@MrMallum he murdered people he can never be a good person again.
@@grootsChannel So we no longer believe in reform? He did his time and is now working in society to try and stop people from doing what he did. Isn't that enough?
@@MrMallum No, I definitely believe in reform and I do think he should be fully accepted into society again, I just don't think anything he does could make up for what he did to those people and their families. Imagine it was someone you loved who he murdered in cold blood only to talk about it on youtube twenty years later calling it ''business of crime'' or whatever. It's nuts.
Bobby's more honest than any Psychologist, Social Worker etc. That lot try to justify their job constantly & think of themselves & their client rather than the public.
One of the highest value guys ever featured on here. A genuine guy. Would have been a total nightmare to deal with as a villain; professional, dedicated, sincere, dread the thought.
Love how honest he is. The youth today don't know they're born.
That’s such a deep statement, can’t believe I’m the only person who has upvoted this comment
@Lee It's a phrase. I'm guessing you've never heard it.
@@toffeelatte6042 i think he was just being sarcastic lmao
What a genuine fella Bobby is, love him or hate he comes across so well, balanced answers and interaction with the public is honest, Bobby has nothing to prove and shares his life warts and all. I love the point where he clearly identifies the enemy and 100% the government are the real criminals getting away with everything and anything.
Bobby keep up the great work with all the projects you are involved in and just being yourself, and as Joey Pile said crime doesn't pay but the hours were good.
People can sit online and talk shit all they want, but I know for a fact: If you get old in a career where people die young, youre probably a pretty tough guy. And its great seeing Bobby hopefully talking young people straight.
This amazingly caring man was my key worker when I ended up in a bail hostel in Maidstone, Kent UK.
His gentle nature got me through a very dark period of my life.
I still think of him with warmth and smile often. Luv ya Mr Bobby. L. Cummins. 🥰 And love to Jill. 💋
It’s ALWAYS good to hear from someone who genuinely changes for the better…I’m not condoning sone of the stuff he’s done in the past but you can tell listening to him that he is a REAL person and he’s now trying to give something back..
its surprising that, for the "type of person" he is, how down to earth, and 'matter of fact' he is, he doesn't hide, and he doesn't deny his past, and I can't respect him more for that !!!
Never wanted to be a gangster and not a gangster. Ladbible title: GANGSTER 😂
😂
Okaaaaaaaay…🤔
Okay! Touché, now understood! 😁
he reacts to that same comment
Yeah it is cringey as for sure.
the "jib" is the front sail on many traditional sailing ships, ahead of the mast. Historically different nations had distinctly different shaped jibs, so looking at the "cut of the jib" could you let you know if you were looking at a friendly or not so friendly vessel. These days I believe it refers to someone's mannerisms and bearing more than to their clothes. But probably varies by area a bit.
He’s real af