Mickey Spillane Quotes

A collection of quotes by Mickey Spillane.

Mickey Spillane (1918-2006) was an American author known for his gritty detective novels. Born as Frank Morrison Spillane in Brooklyn, New York, he developed an early passion for writing and storytelling. After serving as a fighter pilot during World War II, Spillane began writing pulp fiction novels, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the crime and detective genre.

Spillane gained immense popularity with the release of his first novel, "I, the Jury," in 1947, introducing his iconic character, detective Mike Hammer. With his fast-paced writing style and hard-edged narratives, Spillane became synonymous with tough-guy detectives and action-packed thrillers. The success of "I, the Jury" led to a prolific career, wherein Spillane authored numerous best-selling novels featuring the enduring character of Mike Hammer.

Throughout his career, Spillane's books sold millions of copies worldwide and captivated readers with their graphic violence and provocative content. While some critics dismissed his work as formulaic or sensationalist, he undeniably left a lasting impact on the noir and crime fiction genres.

Mickey Spillane's legacy extended beyond his own literary achievements. His unique voice and contribution to popular culture earned him the title of "the godfather of the hard-boiled detective novel." Despite facing criticism, his work continued to inspire future generations of writers and spawned numerous adaptations for film, television, and radio.

Those big-shot writers could never dig the fact that there a

Those big-shot writers could never dig the fact that there are more salted peanuts consumed than caviar.

Mickey Spillane

Authors & Writing

I'm a commercial writer, not an author. Margaret Mitchell wa

I'm a commercial writer, not an author. Margaret Mitchell was an author. She wrote one book.

Mickey Spillane

Authors & Writing

If the public likes you, you're good. Shakespeare was a comm

If the public likes you, you're good. Shakespeare was a common, down-to-earth writer in his day.

Mickey Spillane

Authors & Writing

If you're a singer you lose your voice. A baseball player lo

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.

Mickey Spillane

Knowledge

My father was Catholic, my mother was Protestant, and becaus

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.

Mickey Spillane

Dad

Oh yeah, I was one of the first guys writing comic books, I

Oh yeah, I was one of the first guys writing comic books, I wrote Captain America, with guys like Stan Lee, who became famous later on with Marvel Comics.

Mickey Spillane

Famous