Quote by Mickey Spillane

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

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

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This quote criticizes acclaimed writers who overlook the realities of everyday life. It highlights their detachment from the common people's experiences by using the example of a preference for salted peanuts over caviar. The quote implies that these "big-shot" writers focus on more luxurious or high-brow subjects but fail to recognize the widespread appeal and significance of simpler, more relatable things consumed by a larger population. It suggests that true understanding and appreciation of real life is often found in the everyday and ordinary rather than in the realms of elitism and exclusivity.

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By Mickey Spillane

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