Gangland Enforcer, Paul Ferris Tells All About His Life Of Crime
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- James English, The Anything Goes Show. Ep 36
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Paul Ferris is a Scottish author and former organised crime figure. Ferris was an enforcer for Glasgow 'Godfather' Arthur Thompson in the early 1980s. Known for his ruthlessness and extreme violence, he rose to a prominent position in the city's criminal underworld.
He served a prison sentence for weapons possession in 1984 and believed he had been betrayed by the Thompsons. In 1991 Thompson's son, Arthur Jr, was shot dead. Ferris was charged with his murder and subsequently found not guilty after what was the longest criminal trial in Scottish history at that time. He was imprisoned again from 1998 to 2002 for trading in firearms and possessing explosives.
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Great interview James. Paul Ferris is a very interesting and intelligent man. I could listen to him all day.
The god father has spoken no1
Paul Ferris would be the Antidote to bullying well said Paul I hate bullies you turned your life around well done you are a well educated man
Great podcast James, I have a lot of respect for Paul Ferris ,he is a very educated man ,and projects himself very well,and fair play to him ,he should be a psychologist ,he could redirect the thoughts and attitudes of our current youth ,based upon his own learned experiences ,I grew up up in the same environment as he did and chose a different path ,but what an ambassador this man is ,good on you 👍👍👍
This is one fine interview, very honest man Paul, his knowledge about bullying as a boy is genuine and very honest. Brilliant.
He’s a strong character, but I wouldn’t say honest 😂
Great interview. I like James podcasts, he let's guests tell their story. Wee man was a really good film, definitely worth a watch.
Thank you
@@JamesEnglish chocking to watch the one with danniella westbrook as i no she had a bad time back in the day n the ching .as i say looking forward to it imagine with these pod casts poppin up awe over the place like mike tyson fox example youngest champ at 21 boxing needs mike involved hes a historian and cus d amato the bond. Pod casts are the dogs bollocks these days always a pleasure James.
Agree, there’s no ego or narcissism. It’s about the interviewee not him trying to be clever.
He’s a great listener, he behaves like a counsellor to the point it makes me think he’s studied counselling skill classes because he uses all active listening techniques counselors use - paraphrases, reflects, clarifies, summarises, sharing, positive encouragers etc. He’s a natural. Very professional - f words aside 🙂.
What an inspiring, well spoken , well educated guy. I’m all for about being in the present and not the past as everyone can change, however every character needs “shaping” through their childhood, adolescent years, teens and throughout life.
James you present well mate, always asking very smart and open questions whilst making your guests feel at ease. Love this podcast, came across by chance and hooked now!!!
Doesn't really help those he f*d over though does it
inspiring?
really?
would love to see a list of your hero’s
The wee man... great interview from both . One of the most intelligent underworld figures in recent history. Well hes alive and rich so that says it all .
wayber dertfed thank you 👍🏼
that line "toast and beans became my dad" nearly had me in tears,
People play Paul off as this wild animal, he is just a product of his environment
If its everyman for themselves, then you need to win
Yeah Andrew, this is a controled nihilistic dog eat dog paradigm we live in with a hierarchical structure.Some ppl won't lie down and be manipulated by the psychological fuckery that is apparent.
Where’s this ??
@@adriantroy9294a few fancy words there 😂 but makes you wonder, like the bullying over time lit a fire in paul that he might not have ever been able to get access to without the torment.
That it basically took paul from being a reserved , good lad into a very vengeful person towards people who were bad to him.
But then who knows how things could have developed. Gang and knife culture is mega in Glasgow and paul may have still went down that route of criminality even if the bullies did not exist, however that resilient character might not have been as prominent.
They school years are crucial for your character building ( as you know).
A think as paul says he became fear resistant. Once he knew the damage was a kicking or punched a few times and that your not made of glass it certainly changes the way you feel , the fear you have dissappear's and a toughened version of yourself emerges.
As paul says on a tv documentary scalping one of his bullies was nothing more than a self satisfaction.
Really good listen tho. A do like Paul's take on allot of things.
@@adriantroy9294 nihilism is fun. Naw, I get what ur saying and agree 100% but no everybody that fights back wins. The game's rigged
People who have lived that life are either dead or in the jail , Paul played his cards right ! And kept the cards close to his chest , all the best !
Loved that interview, Paul`s life experiences and life lessons (although extreme) can be applied to the most micro aspects of a great many of us I'm sure, its incredibly difficult to turn the mirror on yourself sometimes but Paul does it without being preachy or smug. Great stuff.
@@braveshart freedom we want freedom ((brave heart)) lol...haha
@@braveshart YOU TIT!!! LOL
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Such an interesting man. I could listen to him all day.
I met ferris a a few years ago, about the time his film was being made.
He spoke in a soft manner and was very polite. He never acted hard or moved about as to say "Im a Gangster" If you did not know his history you would never know what he once was, unless you looked into eyes, they told a story of their own. He was severely bullied as a child which explains how he became so relentless. Their was nothing false about him I respected him for that.
Superb interview...very interesting to listen to paul talking about his upbringing...the guy is so clever & interesting...legend 👍
Another amazing interview James. These interviews let people see into the other world so please keep them going. These guys were legends. Theres more to Paul than meets the eye. Hes an intelligent guy.
Billy .S thanks billy
An amazing man. As a boy to a man to go through all this trauma and still be a wonderful man, lots of live to yiu joey. Have a wonderful future xx
Completely hooked on ur interviews James!!! Just letting these guys speak and getting the info wee all want!! First class mate!!
Thanks brother
An interviewer who knows how to shut up and let the interviewee speak. Very rare these days.
kieran cummins 👍🏼
Well said.
Totally agree. He’s a good interviewer, and very natural with it.
Well said n u look comfortable around aw the shady characters James,u even better dressed than the wee man lol..tam d.
Though he couldn't help repeatedly trying to quickly squeeze in his ill informed opinions which Ferris politely dismissed.
Great interview james. You always get the guests to open up and get the best stories
I love James he like most of us Scot’s has the knack of being so down to earth that he makes folk feel comfortable. Your doing amazing fella 💪
Thanks pal ❤️
Such an articulate fella. Great interview James.
Thanks pal
Yy
Amazing James 56k viewers.
Honest & very clever genuine man Paul
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Honest in that he came out and told his story or honest in that he always kept his mouth shut and done his time with no complaints . Either way he’s a very honest and honourable man in my opinion .
Son says to his dad," Dad I want a job in organised crime"... Dad replies " Politics or Private sector son" :)
Stick to crime son, politics is to dirty 😂
So go on what did he say?
Idiot
Clever answer Tom Swan, cant knock that!!
But at the end of the day / were wer Paul's "EDUMACATED?"
Remarkable man, his way with words are hypnotising, he's been through the mill and came out a better person, good luck to the guy, I respect survivors.
Fascinating interview. Paul Ferris shows impeccable social skills here. Brilliant. Would love to chat to him for hours over dinner. James English is a great interviewer and just let it flow. Yes, good will to both of you for your futures. Cyril.
Cyril J thank you
You've still got to love James's laughter.
Tickles me up. 👍
Fake as fuck laugh what he can switch off at the click of his fingers.. if I'm laughing I can't stop that fast.. and if I made somebody laugh and they stopped in a breath I'd think what a weirdo..
Great podcast..... Paul was a product of his enviroment..... he adapted to his surroundings like so many people in citys all over Britain. Love or hate him.... I know a few people from Blackhill who are around the same age and grew up around him.... he was a nice guy who had enough of taking shit off people.... he has paid his debt to society.
Well done mate. That was a really brilliant interview. Keep up the good work man. Nice to see someone down to earth like yourself doing well buddy.
Kevin Hamill Cheers kev
You could listen to Paul all day, very knowledgeable,
Steve Downard yes very clever man
Steve Downard But not so knowledgeable about Tommy Robinson or his cause or even the reason he felt he had to get answers of that cowardly MP.
what a great description about coming fear resistant and being a activist against bullying, cracking interview.
darren hyslop cheers mate
Tremendous guest, absolutely brilliant interview… on to part 2 now
Enjoy pal
@@JamesEnglish James I know Paul when I was bullied for being English. Paul is a gentleman's gentleman.
Raging out for dinner will have to watch when I get home
Thanks for letting us know
thanks for letting us know lard arse .
@@mcdell6970 its all about the comment section. 😂
Very honest interview. Also, it makes you wonder if he'd o gone down the path in life if he were not so badly bullied ? Bullies come in many forms and ruin people's lives !
Martin's mate
around 1983 Gerry connor told me watch out for this guy. He said Paul ferris. then all the shit started.
Gerry was murdered in Cumbernauld through drink. I went on to work for security under Paul. We were treated brilliant and no problems. First class guy
Billy .S 👍🏼
Fantastic interview James, thanks also to Paul(my mum who knows you Paul,would be delighted!) Kudos all round!
James English cheers for a brilliant interview 👏👏. Some man Paul, thanks for taken 2 and a half hours out your day for sharing your experience man 👍
"She was pissed off making sandwiches for 4 months and I wasn't going to work" 😂
Enjoyed this interview very much,Looking forward to all the audio tapes on bent cops being released.
Paul you are a great story teller,in your case a true story.Thanks for sharing.
I love Paul he's such a smart humble man! And dangerous when he needs to be.
Deadly
@WhiteDragon we all have a choice in life it's depends on the individual which path he chooses its not like someone has a gun to your head it all comes down to will power.
Respect the guy :ut don't put him on a pedastol eez a gangster
@@rumblefish3290 hahahaha untill he chaps your door then whos the wee fanny .
Another articulate pod cast James well done this pod cast was well worth the time I spent watching it, thank you and keep up you mighty fine work.
andrew bryden thanks Andy
Amazing podcast !
Paul a love your film watched it many many times. Pure heart felt. If somebody asked me what a good criminal was. A would say you. Millions of respect X
Tell that to all the familys of the ppl he shanked shot and tortured, hope you dont have any kids you silly bitch.
Paul describing the first time he took xtc was classic lol 😂
Read Paul’s books and as the saying goes never judge a book by its cover. A real man and most importantly not a liberty taker! Interesting life and a very intelligent man! He came across someone from my manor in bellmarsh along time ago won’t mention names butt he was a real bully and Paul gave him what he needed. Brilliant interview as usual James
I have watched other's doing these podcasts and for me they're not so good...your's are very laid back and professional. Really enjoyed this one...paul is a very clevee man. Thanks again.
Denise Gow thank you 👍🏼
what a fantastic interview. I was born in Govan, in 1970, and i remember all this happening at the time, it was the reason i wouldn't go north of Toonheed or East of the Barras. What you should do, is watch this with the subtitles, they are auto generated, and it cannot handle a Glesga accent, it's an absolute riot. The subs have absolutely no fuckin' relevance to what's being said.
Was hoping to hear more of his life as a gangster😞 so bit dissapointed. His first book was brilliant.
Read Dennis the Menace ya doughball.
Disappointed? Are you for real? This was a first class interview, free of charge to watch. You could always buy his books 🤔🤔
Rip reg mckay, Joe hanlon, bobby glover respect to you james an paul ferris first class podcast.
wee man89 thank you
if this man was born in a different area, with the right people,......he would be good in any profession!
very deep and insightful and honest!! this video made me very aware of how many times i made excuses to my family when i had a cut lip, black eye...ect...thanks mate for an excellent share and also to you james for letting the man talk, unlike some poodcaters.
Fantastic interview the insight of alcohol and substance abuse not knowing who you are is so correct 👍
Incredible!!!! Thank you so much for posting 🙏🙏
PAUL TRAINOR 👍🏼😀
Brilliant interview well done James English
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Paul ferris is just an ordinary guy who has just wanted to get through life as a normal kid and having to put up with the bullying from a young age is going to change any mans perception on life and it’s also going to change anyone’s understanding to coping with the pain and trauma which is exactly what Paul done he dealt with it in a way he saw fit and it couldn’t have been easy my hat goes off to Paul for coming through the other end in the way he has I admire Paul for keeping his mind occupied and to drive the message to bullies there’s no achievements and certainly no prizes so I hope all bullies will learn something from this documentary from Paul ferris I like his attitude to life he’s a genuine man I would also like to say I like James English he is so down to earth I enjoy your talk shows you are great host and I liked the interviews you’ve done with Johnny boy steel /Ian blink McDonald/Pamela Munro Paige Doherty mum /brad welsh /Tom urie /Andy Gorman /frank McAvennie/ tommy Campbell I also remember I was through in provanmill in Glasgow to buy a car in 2004 or 2005 and Paul ferris was filming a documentary I didn’t know it was Paul ferris at the time the provanmill inn was burnt out and boarded up and I pulled up along side them to ask for directions to a street I was looking for to buy a ford Orion rs turbo and Paul ferris stepped forward pointed straight along the end of the road where stood a pub named the ranzza bar he said take right at the end of the road then take the first left and it took me right to the street I was looking for Paul ferris was in a silver jeep a think it was BMW X5 or it was a Toyota Land Cruiser thanks Paul for taking the time to point me in the right direction I remember pulling up along side you in a white Sierra sapphire cosworth replica I was driving with the dance techno tunes pumping with jbl bass box 10 inch punch subs and 2 jbl amps and Paul commented on my car and said nice car big man sounds good cheers Paul your a great guy from Colin Corcoran high street royal mile Edinburgh 👍🏻🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴👍🏻
Ffs mate, any chance of some punctuation. A had to come up for a breather, reading that!
Right i'm sure all his stabbing and shooting victims not to mention the people he's killed will be glad to hear that he was just a poor victim in all this, Not to mention all the lives he has helped destroy with the drugs he supplied, And there was me just thinking he was just a nasty vicious gangster, Thanks for the sociology 101 lesson you've really put me straight, I really feel sorry for Ferris now.
@@dannykirton6445 what about the life hes had to live prove hes killed people have u actual met this guy
I remember that day I was pregnant standing at the chippy and he was talking to a really old gd friend of his
Heard it
Great interview, thanks for the upload. Enjoying your Channel mate. Would be great if you get an interview with Geoff Thompson from Coventry ..very hard bloke but intelligent and has a great story to tell!
Sean Doc thanks Sean. I will look into it 👍🏼
Brilliant interview, PF is a very intelligent man.
Stuart McIntosh thanks Stuart
Anything goes show is gonna be massive this year ❤️
CrashTheGaff 🙌🏼🙌🏼🔥🔥
Great interview, James English lovely guy
Special human being is Paul and James knows the love I've got for him and his work💙 note to the bullies out there whether it's children or adults. The bullied individuals WILL get even at some stage and it could be as bad as a stabbing or even worse a shooting this is how tortured the victims are mentally
Fantastic interview James keep it up ☝, from NYC.
Mark Clarke thanks mark
very intelligent man who i believe is self educated and learned the hard way but hopefully comes out on top. He tells the truth about the media and the court system
Spot on about Wilf Pine,yellow pages of all the chaps,your doing a great job James,very rarely would or could listen to people this long but your getting the guys who people find interesting and not just for the reputations but some have legit true stories as we all have,
Stephen Mcphail 👍🏼
"Too busy being bigots to be racist!" Classic face-off gents..!
Cracking Interview thas made my evening a whole lot easier!! Bang On!
Wow doesn't look like a gangster.. but that makes him more scary. He's calm and calculated.
Great vid!
Appearances sure can be deceptive. Paul could easily pass for an architect, estate agent or accountant. Very intelligent, amiable and articulate. An intriguing character and an excellent interview.
And that for me makes him dangerous! Nice calm person, jovial but always watching always
@@mray9305 life gone easily
That’s a big part of what makes them what they are! They can easily lead someone into a false sense of security!!!
If someone is a good gangster you cant tell
Why am I just finding your podcasts, your brilliant James
What paul s sayings about the prisons and the overdoseing when coming out is exactly right , well said paul
Sacha Journet 👍🏼
very articulate man nothing beats experience proof positive we all become our environment !
Bullying never leaves I still have desire to harm bastards who bullied and it's funny how the wheel turns and they become weak and you strong but to take revenge means you are now the bully
The wheel is round to go around.
I always stood up for the kids getting picked on in school not because I was hard but because I pittied the kids even at a young age.
Bullies are scum up there with paedos and rapists and the other dregs of society.
Watched for the second time. Very good.
anyone feel like Irvine Welsh has foreseen these interviews,well done James another great listen
Brilliant interview. Eye opening.
Well done James , class once again mate,, I thought nothing would beat Johnny boy Steele but you've done it! Keep it up pal
Are you from navan
@L D Fuk your queen
@L D hahaha am a rangers man and am embarrassed by you 😂😂🤡
This wasnt a MacIntyre type interview, older and wiser and avery intelligent man, good interview Mr English and Mr Ferris
Stumbled on this by accident. Great interview 👍
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Just subscribed and watched this.. James mate your in correct line off work. One of best listeners and interviewers I’ve ever seen. Top notch mate. Maybe get Allan Stubbs on to talk about hibs Scottish cup win? 🇳🇬🤗GGTTH
Cheers brother, I will look into it 👍🏼
I have to say i love this interview
Cheers James,,I've been dying for this interview,,the guy is a Glasgow legend,,love him or hate him
derek miller 👍🏼
Great show ,thats what i call a proper chat, loved every minute of it ..
Anti Gangs UK thank you
Brilliant interview James once again , All the best to you Paul also . 👍
Best one yet . Very interesting and intelligent man 👍
Albert Steptoe thanks Albert
Great interview James, yer best one yet ,wasnt even gonna watch it either ! But hey “SERENDIPITY James 😉
Mario arciello 👍🏼
loved this one as well buddy!👍
Absolutely love the podcasts especially wae Paul he was honest about his life and what happened glad he was smart enough to survive and tell his story now he's doing well for himself and trying to help people it's true wit he says nobody likes a bully
Yes, I agree, Brilliant interview James, I've always liked Paul, the sort of chap you'd want at your back when the chips are down. I certainly wouldn't have wanted him as an enemy back in the day. best of luck for the future Mr Ferris.
I just came across this channel few days ago and it’s fab brilliant tbh ❤
good to see James with another one
Due to Tommy Robinson's post all over instagram regarding Paul's mention of him I think you should arrange a debate with them both James
Rumblefish he's not a very happy chap lol
Rumblefish jump on it mate he's put couple of videos lol
Quality again James, from start to finish I was hooked,love your laid-back style.also Paul was on top form, well done again mate
Andrew cheers Andrew
another top class interview james keep it up mate
Top interview (again!) I believe Paul Ferris for the life experiences he has, he should have a platform for the people whos lifes are being overwhelmed by someone or something and even those who are at the other end of the stick that are causing alarm in peoples lifes, make them see a new point of view or something....Btw the 'Yardie' Paul spoke about i hope he didnt get any abuse for the colour of his skin or the fact he's only 3feet! (shite lol) but great interview again James thanks mate
Michael Ofarrell 👍🏼
Wtf, all the comments about Tommy Robinson, i think Paul ferris is articulate and has a lot of good points, at school there's always a finding out where you stand, who is a fighter and who's not, then you get the guys who gets battered most days who turns out to be a hardy guy later on in life.
Paul's a nice guy but I don't agree with him on Tommy,if someone is talking about you bad how is it bullying to try to ask them to prove what they are saying ?
He wasn't accusing Tommy Robinson of being a bully, he was accusing the snp mep of being the bully because he used the parliamentary privilege to lie about Tommy Robinson.
@@Hondadctrider he was having a go at Tommy for coming to Glasgow and saying that anything said in parliament is under contract that what is said there is protected
Tommy Robinson has had 5 different names in the last few years. He's not to be trusted.
The reason Tommy is supposedly being treated so unjustly, is because the powers that be, who are orchestrating it all, are trying to wind up the white British people. Look into the Hegelian Dialectic to make things clearer.
It's uncensored - not unsensored.
R Stevens yes we fuked it lol
Howare mate !REALLY??lol
You can see how much this bhoy has matured since his younger days,sharp as a tack,cheers for this Paul.
Tremendous interview, loved it. Well done both guys
Michael Scott cheers mate
Always a pleasure to listen to this gentleman big respect fron Dublin
Paul should get an OBE for all his charity work.
BlytheWorld1972 Ye joking!?
@@rossl5908 Of course i am joking ... he has nothing to be celebrated about .
Really enjoyed this interview, cheers
20eiramenna 👍🏼
What an interview. Amazing stories and excellently excuted interview.
Another good interview keep them coming
Tommy shouldn’t get involved with ferris ferris would get rid of him in a blink of an eye
It's ultimately sad the way his life turned out. He's an intelligent, self aware and reflective person. Born in different circumstances he could have been a successful professional. He was cearly traumatized by his upbringing.
Everyone wants to be a gangster untill gangster stuff has to be done
Never a truer word said.