All my life I wanted to be a bank robber. Carry a gun and wear a mask. Now that it’s happened I guess I’m just about the best bank robber they ever had. And I sure am happy.

Meaning of the quote

This quote shows that the criminal John Dillinger was very happy to be a successful bank robber. He had always dreamed of being a bank robber, carrying a gun and wearing a mask. Now that he had become a bank robber, he believed he was the best one ever, and he was very satisfied with his criminal life.

About John Dillinger

John Dillinger was an infamous American gangster during the Great Depression who commanded a notorious gang, robbed banks and police stations, and evaded law enforcement for almost a year before being fatally shot. His colorful personality and bravado made him a media sensation, and his exploits were used to justify the evolution of the FBI.

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