Frank Serpico

“I'm retarded - I mean I'm retired.”

“I used to think, 'How can I write my life story? I'm still living it.'”

“My acting career began on the streets of New York. When I was a cop, I played many impressive roles, from derelict to a doctor, and my life often depended on my performance.”

“I had gone through a near-death experience, and that gives you an insight into how fleeting life is, and what's important.”

“An honest cop still can't find a place to go and complain without fear of recrimination. The blue wall will always be there because the system supports it.”

“Today it is becoming harder to speak out, with the inception of the Patriot Act, the president has legislated free speech to be a crime.”

“The fight for justice against corruption is never easy. It never has been and never will be. It exacts a toll on our self, our families, our friends, and especially our children. In the end, I believe, as in my case, the price we pay is well worth holding on to our dignity.”