just hold on, my little buddy. it's hard, man. i made the choice. i made the choices. i'm in a roomful of men. i've got to be a man, you know? i've got to stand up for my mistake. i've got to deal with it, and it's hard. it really is hard, you know? >> but perez knows showing too much emotion here can be dangerous. >> you can't let people see you for what you are. that's where your weaknesses and your faults come in. people will ride that right to the bank. you have to be an actor while in jail, because sometimes you're going to have to be an act other than what you really are. >> steven caponi is a self-professed expert at taking advantage of vulnerable inmates. recently, hi request to move back to general population was granted. >> the sergeant gave me the third degree last night.