WOW! Michael & Gene, fantastic. I'm 76 years old and can absolutely relate to many things in the interview, especially about the kid's today. I have a son right now in drug rehab in another state, it has torn the family apart - Gene hit the nail on the head with his comments on all of that. Thanks Michael & Gene.
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I love KISS, and everyone in that band so much. My uncle who sadly passed away in 2020 inadvertently put me on to them when I was very young. Had my uncle not put KISS on his car radio when I was driving around with him, I may have never decided to play guitar, which is my ultimate passion. Even though my uncle passed, everytime I hear KISS,I think of him, and what those times I spent with him meant to me.
kiss sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!! only 2 good songs god of thunder and war machine!!! n gene sings them n i hate gene lol a hypocrite moron beyond words!!!! bragging bout 6 houses lolol i recall long ago he said kiss will NEVER sell out!!! no movies comics so on then had movies of shit, comics toys credit cards COFFINS!!! and more when they said they would never do so, but ya sheep ate it up lol sad world....
Brilliant! Gene is fascinating but such a talker. Michael, you've become a master interviewer: such patience and grace. Love everything that was said. Old school is not necessarily bad school. I'm not advocating abuse, but when I was testing limits, some firm-handed discipline put me back on the straight and narrow really fast. I'm grateful, not resentful. Absolutely love this.
My Italian Grand Father came from Naples and rented a room in Little Italy from my beautiful, Italian Grand Mother, Mary's Mother. A couple of years later, Mary and my Grand Father got married and had 7 children. He was not affiliated with The Mob. He was a fashion designer on fifth Avenue in NYC! A hard working man! Blessings!
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I grew up in the '60s and '70s and my parents both used corporal punishment and to this day, I'm thankful that they did. Corporal punishment teaches kids at an early age that if you do something wrong, it's going to hurt. Better to learn that at an early age than later in life when you're sitting in a prison cell.
A lot of people have a problem with Gene Simmons because he's unapologetically successful. I'm good with that. I say good for him. He's earned it. He has every right to be proud of what he's done with his life. Sure, he can certainly come off as pompous and arrogant. But, he can and does back it up. I have to respect that.
Americans should feel honored to be able to have what we take for granted that most of the people in the world never get to experience. Two and a half years, in Vietnam, convinced me just how much I took things for granted. I am grateful for what my country has ALLOWED me to get through hard work, and I still work at 74, as does my 75 year old brother. Both of us served in the military and have achieved more than our parents ever did.
@LoyalandTrue. Peaceful people were attending a music festival, sleeping in their homes and were slaughtered by Hamas in Oct. 2023. Mr. Simmons family was peacefully in their homes and German authorities came and rounded them up, over 3 million were slaughtered worse than any animal today.
@@bigguy7353 Everything he spoke of in this video rings true with me. Many old timers I have talked with have said the same things as he when speaking of old days. His reminiscing about how times were different back in his childhood/younger years I consider to be separate from feuds with former band members and the mud slinging that went on in each person's book and interviews.
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Gene is brilliant, a marketing genius. I will never forget him on the apprentice. His slogan was “it’s a Kodak world and we are just living in it!” Sheer brilliance.
He screwed the rest of the band out of the marketing profits. Why is he worth so much more than the rest of the band? Because he screwed them. He is a scumbag. And he is hated by everyone in the industry, except his stupid fans.
You impressed me Gene with your history knowledge of the root meaning of “Catholic” and the Council of Nicea in 325 AD. As a Konstantine myself, bravo!
Gene was trying to be a smartass and boasting. He left out the part of why they became Roman Catholics and what happened exactly at the council of Nicea? He says there is no Christ in Catholic well Christ started the Catholic with St Peter the Rock and the foundation.
Excellent Interview Mike, their is more to Mr Simmons than his reputation Perceives. I Can So relate to being raised in them times, l so miss those times when Men were men and Everyone fulfilled their Roles in the Dynamics of Ones Family.
My brother told me a story once about shopping for an engagement ring in Manhattan with his future wife. We were from queens but he worked in Manhattan. They picked out two diamonds and asked, or the jeweler told them to get them appraised by another jeweler. He kidded the jeweler saying " what if I don't come back". The guy said with this look, " you'll come back".
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In Italian American Neighborhoods in NYC, alleged mobsters didn't do anything but have others believe rumors of their existence. People "all nationalities" performed street justice and vigilantism. Cops knew, only stepped in when out of hand. If you disrespected, police that's another story but some cops never had to use their pistol.
Apologies if this has already been asked and answered, Mr. Franzese, but ... are you, by any chance, related to actor Frank Grillo, even distantly, as far as you know? Besides the name, you can't deny that there _is_ a physical resemblance :) God bless you, sir! I love how you turned your life around. Yours is a very inspirational story, much like my own but more dramatic -- should be a movie! Imagine how many souls might be saved by that!
God.... before my time. But ive heard the stories, I pass thru Mulberry every now and again. I do miss "Nice Guy Eddies" Gene, that place was cool. Was also atop Ace'es roof this past summer fixing his chimney @ lake mohawk NJ. Fun.....
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Gene Simmons reminds Americans to be damn grateful for what they have: been an expat 31 years in Japan and trust me, while I have my reasons for leaving the US, I always remember that it’s still the only place people really seem to want to go to, and can start from ZERO and become a 1%er….regardless of what you make of that, let’s at least acknowledge it.
Dunno about that with all the uncontrollable Gun Crime and lunatic terrorist attacks, and political upheaval, America no doubt has some amazingly beautiful places, and people, but it wouldn’t be high on the list of places I would feel comfortable raising a family, No offence but I thank myself lucky that I am Australian, we are in no way perfect, I don’t believe that exists, but I can put my hand on my heart and say that I don’t worry about the kids in my family going to school and potentially being shot, if I lived in the USA I would definitely be worried.
I totally agree with everything gene said about kids and discipline. we need to bring these things back. i see this total lack of respect in pretty much every kid these days. it is making us weak as a culture.
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A couple of things….I’m as old as Mr. Franzese. Grew up in a strict household. Now I watch parenting and behavior from my generation and younger. I see parents and people preoccupied with their cell phone. Not parenting. This younger generation is starving for attention. They curse our loud, pierce their bodies, outrageous tattoos, loud car stereos with repetitive sounds, loud cars, etc. They are crying for attention. I also see some of this behavior in my generation with guys who are influenced by the younger generation. But the older likes to point fingers and blame instead of looking from within. Then I hear about the whole gender affirming drama in kids. Has anyone actually done just a little research on how often this actually happens and the circumstances in some cases such as children who are born with both male/female parts. The politicians have hypnotized the weak minded into thinking this is somehow commonplace and the end of civilization….It’s funny and yet sad at the same time. These politicians and even religious have you so preoccupied and in fear you are not noticing what is going on. Stop fearing. Fear God, Fear darker skin people, Fear Sex, Fear the immigrant…fear fear fear….all the while the rich have become much richer.
Hey Mr. Franzese, how do you feel about the 2002 movie Wisegirls starring Mira Sorvino and Mariah Carey? Does the movie represent an authentic representation of life?
That's exactly How we were raised..I miss it to..Am proud to have been raised like this..School you get Hit across your ass With a paddle.that was made by fellow students in Wood shop Class...We are Men..God Bless
And I thought I had it rough being born into a poor family in KY, this guy is REAL, hard times make a person I believe. (never cared for his music) but he seems like a real guy.
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He is not really a liar but Gene makes the story a little more interesting than the story really was! He is an entertainer and he always will be. Lahayem to life
He's not a liar what he was saying was absolutely 1,000% true kids today have no respect no discipline no regard for anything else I remember growing up when I was 8 years old I had a job bagging groceries at the local Walmarts in Brooklyn New York and let me tell you something when we were in school yeah when the parents have to come up to the school you were scared shitless in the phrase was correct wait till your father gets home when we were at the dinner table we are knocked up cuz all my father had to do was look my way and we knew what was going to happen if we didn't stop.
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Gene's storytelling is captivating, especially about the hospitality of the Italian community. However, he seems a bit too harsh when speaking about today's younger generation. Perhaps each generation has its own way of living and deserves to be respected.
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Little Italy has been reduced to such a small area now. It's just over priced restaurants and souvenir shops. The Chinese have taken over the area.There is a cool Christmas store on Mulberry St.
I've been wanting to go but since I have a house in the actual Italy I guess I'm not really missing anything other than having to take a much longer flight.
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Yeah he probably has lied about a lot of stuff . I used to watch his tv show a long time ago . His infidelity is notorious , it cost him his marriage to the mother of his children .
WOW! Michael & Gene, fantastic. I'm 76 years old and can absolutely relate to many things in the interview, especially about the kid's today. I have a son right now in drug rehab in another state, it has torn the family apart - Gene hit the nail on the head with his comments on all of that. Thanks Michael & Gene.
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I love KISS, and everyone in that band so much. My uncle who sadly passed away in 2020 inadvertently put me on to them when I was very young. Had my uncle not put KISS on his car radio when I was driving around with him, I may have never decided to play guitar, which is my ultimate passion. Even though my uncle passed, everytime I hear KISS,I think of him, and what those times I spent with him meant to me.
kiss sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!! only 2 good songs god of thunder and war machine!!! n gene sings them n i hate gene lol a hypocrite moron beyond words!!!! bragging bout 6 houses lolol i recall long ago he said kiss will NEVER sell out!!! no movies comics so on then had movies of shit, comics toys credit cards COFFINS!!! and more when they said they would never do so, but ya sheep ate it up lol sad world....
Brilliant! Gene is fascinating but such a talker. Michael, you've become a master interviewer: such patience and grace. Love everything that was said. Old school is not necessarily bad school. I'm not advocating abuse, but when I was testing limits, some firm-handed discipline put me back on the straight and narrow really fast. I'm grateful, not resentful. Absolutely love this.
These conversations need to be heard by everyone under the age of 30. Fantastic content.
Always fresh content constantly …keep up the great work Mike 🍷
That was the best Michael Franzese interview YET! Would love to hear MORE!
I agree I can't trust Jews
Gene is a lot of things when he's in makeup or showing off in public, but he's absolutely correct with everything he said here.
My Italian Grand Father came from Naples and rented a room in Little Italy from my beautiful, Italian Grand Mother, Mary's Mother. A couple of years later, Mary and my Grand Father got married and had 7 children.
He was not affiliated with The Mob. He was a fashion designer on fifth Avenue in NYC!
A hard working man!
Blessings!
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Thank you for sharing that wonderful story!
I grew up in the '60s and '70s and my parents both used corporal punishment and to this day, I'm thankful that they did. Corporal punishment teaches kids at an early age that if you do something wrong, it's going to hurt. Better to learn that at an early age than later in life when you're sitting in a prison cell.
Thanks!
Gene has the gift of story telling
Yea people who can write great music usually have the gift of story telling.
His books are good reading. One might not agree with his views on spirituality but he gives some good advice.
Gift of lying.
Gift of lying.
Gift of lying.
My company at that time Kramer Guitar Co made a custom bass for Gene Simmons called the Gene Simmons Axe
Which customers paid $1000 each to Gene. For the pleasure of owning one.
@@DetroitWrecker666nothing wrong with that.
@@Bulos-Mac-617 why not troll
Gene would sell his name, or his mother, for the right price.
2 legend's in their own minds. Every time i hear either one of them. They have a bigger story then the last interview. The classic one upper
6:48 "No crime"? Except for paying protection money. Extortion is a crime.
Now it’s called taxes, and the government is the crime family. Same situation, different organization.
Most businesses wanted that protection.. For the very thing that was spoken about.. No crime..
No street crime just high level organized crime
Yup. A much more covert crime.... But it's still a crime
yeah, he's full of bullshit.
A lot of people have a problem with Gene Simmons because he's unapologetically successful. I'm good with that. I say good for him. He's earned it. He has every right to be proud of what he's done with his life. Sure, he can certainly come off as pompous and arrogant. But, he can and does back it up. I have to respect that.
Having a problem with somebody else’s success means jealousy
@forthepeople1664 indeed
Americans should feel honored to be able to have what we take for granted that most of the people in the world never get to experience. Two and a half years, in Vietnam, convinced me just how much I took things for granted. I am grateful for what my country has ALLOWED me to get through hard work, and I still work at 74, as does my 75 year old brother. Both of us served in the military and have achieved more than our parents ever did.
Lofl
Yet you think murder is a viable substitution for healthcare. And education, for that matter.
@LoyalandTrue. Peaceful people were attending a music festival, sleeping in their homes and were slaughtered by Hamas in Oct. 2023. Mr. Simmons family was peacefully in their homes and German authorities came and rounded them up, over 3 million were slaughtered worse than any animal today.
Did you ever get a chance ro enjoy the fruit of your labor?
This country sucks😅
Michael , Gene makes a lot of sense. Fantastic interview 👏👏👏😜
Always time well spent listening to Gene. Thank you from this Medagon!
Great chat Michael, keep it up, lots of love from India ❤❤
Michael your content is amazing! Keep up the great work!!
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I could listen to you two talk all day. I never had any idea Gene was like this.
Simmons is a notorious liar.
@@bigguy7353 Everything he spoke of in this video rings true with me. Many old timers I have talked with have said the same things as he when speaking of old days.
His reminiscing about how times were different back in his childhood/younger years I consider to be separate from feuds with former band members and the mud slinging that went on in each person's book and interviews.
No telling what he's actually like when not promoting himself.
@@bigguy7353Franzese seems to recall exactly what he’s talking about
@@bigguy7353not about his personal life and up bringing to the us
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Neither one is a gentleman.
Franzese interviewing Simmons? Never clicked on a video so fast! 🤘🏻
Gene is brilliant, a marketing genius. I will never forget him on the apprentice. His slogan was “it’s a Kodak world and we are just living in it!” Sheer brilliance.
That’s what did it for you? Ignorance really is bliss. I wish I was a simple minded as you.
He screwed the rest of the band out of the marketing profits. Why is he worth so much more than the rest of the band? Because he screwed them. He is a scumbag. And he is hated by everyone in the industry, except his stupid fans.
@ Didn’t know that. But he is a marketing genius.
You impressed me Gene with your history knowledge of the root meaning of “Catholic” and the Council of Nicea in 325 AD. As a Konstantine myself, bravo!
Gene was trying to be a smartass and boasting. He left out the part of why they became Roman Catholics and what happened exactly at the council of Nicea? He says there is no Christ in Catholic well Christ started the Catholic with St Peter the Rock and the foundation.
Not really. Jesus Christ didn’t start the Roman Catholic Church; the Bishop of Rome did, many centuries AFTER Jesus Christ.
I love Gene talking about his past as it's HIS experience and very impactful.
Take it with a grain of salt because the man is a good story teller with a reputation for lying.
“There was no crime in our neighbourhood”
But people never made it home.
No crime, that was a funny comment!
@
I understood it. I enjoyed the comment.
Gravesend Bklyn was Just like that. Totally Safe@ Any hour..A much Nicer time. Ave U was thee Best.60's through Mid 80's. Fond memories. 😊
Looking back, I appreciate the discipline..............
Excellent Interview Mike, their is more to Mr Simmons than his reputation Perceives. I Can So relate to being raised in them times, l so miss those times when Men were men and Everyone fulfilled their Roles in the Dynamics of Ones Family.
My brother told me a story once about shopping for an engagement ring in Manhattan with his future wife. We were from queens but he worked in Manhattan. They picked out two diamonds and asked, or the jeweler told them to get them appraised by another jeweler. He kidded the jeweler saying " what if I don't come back". The guy said with this look, " you'll come back".
Great stuff Mike! Keep it going...
Thanks for sharing, great interview
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Thank you for your podcast. What interesting interviews 🤔
Gene is always a riveting interview.
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You can talk $ about these guy but in this conversation they are speaking truth ! 100%
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Always a pleasure watching your videos Don Franzese
He was never a don he was a captain but could of been the don but he was an excellent earner
@@jordannorris4029
He never wanted that.
Great interview Michael, you’re a gentleman interviewer.
Very good interview.
❤ Again Michael you've done a good Job, love this Gene is an amazing man and so are you too
Great@MichaelnGene. Thanks
These are really great interviews with Gene just great history.
Interesting insight from Gene. This was a Good watch Michael 🤝
Whatever you want to say about Gene, you have to admit he's a fascinating guy. and he loves America. God bless you Gene!
Wow I have a whole new level of respect for Gene Simmons
I agree with you totally. He's a great business man also
Thank you Michael.
Never been a Kiss fan, but I have to say Gene Simmons has gained my respect! Totally blew me away!!!
Christmas greetings from Ireland Michael another great Episode today. You Still need to watch Once upon a time in America for mob Movie Monday.
Does Gene do a pod cast? He ought to. Just interviewing fellow stars of his era or even later on. Or with a sidekick talker who leads.
In Italian American Neighborhoods in NYC, alleged mobsters didn't do anything but have others believe rumors of their existence. People "all nationalities" performed street justice and vigilantism. Cops knew, only stepped in when out of hand. If you disrespected, police that's another story but some cops never had to use their pistol.
I met Gene Simmons in an airport once; he was a very nice person.
,maybe you should introduce him to your 13 year old daughter
@Jerry-jy7jm I don't think I would introduce you to her either.
@@drjcw I'm not a pedophile but he is
@@Jerry-jy7jm troll
Tremendous editing
Apologies if this has already been asked and answered, Mr. Franzese, but ... are you, by any chance, related to actor Frank Grillo, even distantly, as far as you know? Besides the name, you can't deny that there _is_ a physical resemblance :)
God bless you, sir! I love how you turned your life around. Yours is a very inspirational story, much like my own but more dramatic -- should be a movie! Imagine how many souls might be saved by that!
Gene came from such humble origins ......poverty to a multi millionaire ......wow I respect him on certain levels .
We got paddled at school when I got home I got real punishment from dad, but we were more scared of mom because we didn’t want to upset her
God.... before my time. But ive heard the stories, I pass thru Mulberry every now and again. I do miss "Nice Guy Eddies" Gene, that place was cool. Was also atop Ace'es roof this past summer fixing his chimney @ lake mohawk NJ. Fun.....
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Love Gene and KISS...Big part of my youth
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Gene Simmons reminds Americans to be damn grateful for what they have: been an expat 31 years in Japan and trust me, while I have my reasons for leaving the US, I always remember that it’s still the only place people really seem to want to go to, and can start from ZERO and become a 1%er….regardless of what you make of that, let’s at least acknowledge it.
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Dunno about that with all the uncontrollable Gun Crime and lunatic terrorist attacks, and political upheaval, America no doubt has some amazingly beautiful places, and people, but it wouldn’t be high on the list of places I would feel comfortable raising a family, No offence but I thank myself lucky that I am Australian, we are in no way perfect, I don’t believe that exists, but I can put my hand on my heart and say that I don’t worry about the kids in my family going to school and potentially being shot, if I lived in the USA I would definitely be worried.
I totally agree with everything gene said about kids and discipline. we need to bring these things back. i see this total lack of respect in pretty much every kid these days. it is making us weak as a culture.
Jean Simmons was a bad ass villain in that movie Runaway he did in the 80’s.
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I am not a fan of Kiss, but I could listen to Gene Simmons all day...
yeah you should not be... they are Satanic..
The singer/ tv personality he was seeing…Cher
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I’m a big KISS fan, since I was a kid. He’s the most narcissistic human being I’ve ever seen though.
I can see that, happens a lot to individuals who came from nothing and found such crazy success can get to their heads.
Yeah, never seen him interviewed before.
Can't say I warmed to him tbh 🤷🏻♀️
No School Like the Old School
Im with you Gene, there needs to be consequences for actions of kids today.
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That spock guy was a quack
This is how I grew up.❤
A couple of things….I’m as old as Mr. Franzese. Grew up in a strict household. Now I watch parenting and behavior from my generation and younger. I see parents and people preoccupied with their cell phone. Not parenting. This younger generation is starving for attention. They curse our loud, pierce their bodies, outrageous tattoos, loud car stereos with repetitive sounds, loud cars, etc. They are crying for attention. I also see some of this behavior in my generation with guys who are influenced by the younger generation. But the older likes to point fingers and blame instead of looking from within. Then I hear about the whole gender affirming drama in kids. Has anyone actually done just a little research on how often this actually happens and the circumstances in some cases such as children who are born with both male/female parts. The politicians have hypnotized the weak minded into thinking this is somehow commonplace and the end of civilization….It’s funny and yet sad at the same time. These politicians and even religious have you so preoccupied and in fear you are not noticing what is going on. Stop fearing. Fear God, Fear darker skin people, Fear Sex, Fear the immigrant…fear fear fear….all the while the rich have become much richer.
Gene is a very bight insightful guy
Oh yeah, I was born in 62 and yes, we got paddled at school and when you got home you got another one.
Zero emissions house is not possible.... everything that house was made of cost some sort of emissions...
Hey Mr. Franzese, how do you feel about the 2002 movie Wisegirls starring Mira Sorvino and Mariah Carey? Does the movie represent an authentic representation of life?
Wow.
I must admit, Mr. Simmons got a lot more sense and decency than I thought.
God bless America
The very first time I ate a cannoli I ate it frozen because I am uncultured swine😂😂😂
The famous Cannoli King makes delicious Cannolis!
Blessings
That's exactly How we were raised..I miss it to..Am proud to have been raised like this..School you get Hit across your ass With a paddle.that was made by fellow students in Wood shop Class...We are Men..God Bless
Thank God ❤
And I thought I had it rough being born into a poor family in KY, this guy is REAL, hard times make a person I believe. (never cared for his music) but he seems like a real guy.
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Wait till your father gets home! How well I remember the fear when Mom said that.
If mom ever said wait until your dad gets home, whatever shenanigans were taking place ending very abruptly. A lot of begging and pleading ensued!
He is not really a liar but Gene makes the story a little more interesting than the story really was! He is an entertainer and he always will be. Lahayem to life
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He's not a liar what he was saying was absolutely 1,000% true kids today have no respect no discipline no regard for anything else I remember growing up when I was 8 years old I had a job bagging groceries at the local Walmarts in Brooklyn New York and let me tell you something when we were in school yeah when the parents have to come up to the school you were scared shitless in the phrase was correct wait till your father gets home when we were at the dinner table we are knocked up cuz all my father had to do was look my way and we knew what was going to happen if we didn't stop.
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I can’t keep watching this, gene Simmons is out there
Gene's storytelling is captivating, especially about the hospitality of the Italian community. However, he seems a bit too harsh when speaking about today's younger generation. Perhaps each generation has its own way of living and deserves to be respected.
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Yes, Mike, watch once upon a time in America, and talk about it, the early Jewish mob in lower east side
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Gents, we are off the rails in our society. Discipline and respect are lost arts and as a young society we will pay dearly for this blunder in time.
Gene seems like a really cool, sensible guy. It's weird to see him in street clothes and look "normal".....lol.
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Simmons knows nothing about the history of Catholicism, obviously.
St Augustine inspired Catholicism. 😊
My grandma told me Catholics believe in doing whatever they want on the weekdays . And asking for forgiveness on the weekend .
@@yourefaceneedscharmin762 Going to confession without contrition invalidates the confession. You only get the grace of the sacrament if you're sorry.
But he read the encyclopedia didn't you hear😮!
He knows EVERYTHING about EVERYTHING!
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Geno" is what we call a typical NEW YORKER"!!!!
Proverbs 13:24
“He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.”
I would love for Michael to do a sit down with Sebastian Maniscalco the comedian.
Gene Simmons lies so much it's damn near impossible to know if he's telling the truth about anything. Very unfortunate given his status in life.
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He got my attention when he married Shannon Tweed. Nice
Little Italy has been reduced to such a small area now. It's just over priced restaurants and souvenir shops. The Chinese have taken over the area.There is a cool Christmas store on Mulberry St.
I've been wanting to go but since I have a house in the actual Italy I guess I'm not really missing anything other than having to take a much longer flight.
The late John Prine had a song explaining todays loss of this right & wrong...
Common Sense (John Prine) - John Prine
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I'm sorry but believe exactly zero of what Simmons says. He is a notorious liar.
Yep because he's Jewish
You're silly.
You know this how?????
Yeah he probably has lied about a lot of stuff . I used to watch his tv show a long time ago . His infidelity is notorious , it cost him his marriage to the mother of his children .
And can’t see what there would be to lie about, or what there could be to gain from it. These claims here are rather benign.
I had no idea Gene Was so cool😎👍🏽
Big up!