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“I'm a commercial writer. I'm not in this for arts sake. I'm in it to make money. It's my way of living. My machine is the typewriter. That's my tool. And I tell everybody that; 'This is a commercial business with me'. And a lot of them think this is a terrible thing to say; 'You should do it for arts sake'. Baloney, arts sake! This is the way I like to live. It allows me to do anything I want.”

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Mickey Spillane
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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