American Gypsies Memorable Quotes
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On The Law
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For Bobby, Romani tradition is important, but that doesn't mean they can't modernize with the times.
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On Having His Way
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As the patriarch of the family, Bob Sr. has the final word on all matters.
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On Having Brothers
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Nicky likes to tease his brothers, but for the Johnses, family is everything.
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On Being a Gypsy Woman
In Romani culture, a woman's role is strongly defined.
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On Being a Bachelor
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Undecided about marriage, Val wants to live the party lifestyle before getting tied down.
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On Affairs
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For Chris, spending time in the company of different women is fine, as long as you come home to your wife at night.
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On Romani Ancestry
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For Nicky, the traditions of their Romani heritage should be honored above all else.
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On Independence
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Amanda struggles to reconcile her desire for independence while fulfilling the role that Romani tradition has prescribed for her.
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On Family Protection
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Tina is like a momma bear protecting her cubs. Mess with her family and she'll come right back at you.
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On Siblings
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Sometimes siblings can fight hard, but in the end there's brotherly love.
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On Hospitalization
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Bob Sr.'s recent hospital visit might not have been pleasant, but the view from the hospital waiting room wasn’t all that bad.
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On Alcohol
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A drinking problem can be very serious. For Nicky, it's only as serious as finding his next libation.
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On Gypsy Men
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Men should follow in their father's and grandfather's footsteps, if they want to keep up with the old ways.
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On Causing Trouble
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The bad boy knows that trouble follows wherever he may go.
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On Gypsy Culture
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Traditions and heritage are what makes the Gypsy world go round, but it can often be at the expense of breaking out on your own.
