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“My father was Catholic, my mother was Protestant, and because of that I got Christened in both churches, so I've got all these names... but my Dad always called me Mick.”

Quote by Mickey Spillane

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Mickey Spillane

Mickey Spillane, born Michael Spillane, was an American author known for his hard-boiled detective novels. His works are characterized by their action-packed and violent plots, complex character development, and unique narrative style. Spillane's most famous work is the series about detective Sam Spade, with 'I, the Jury' being the first book in the series. His writing style had a profound impact on detective novels and popular culture that followed. more

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