“If you're a singer you lose your voice. A baseball player loses his arm. A writer gets more knowledge, and if he's good, the older he gets, the better he writes.”
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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