Quote by Mickey Spillane

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

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

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This quote suggests that popularity is an indicator of one's talent or skill. It points out that being well-liked by the public is a sign of being good at what one does. It uses Shakespeare as an example, implying that despite his ordinary background, he was regarded as a great writer because he resonated with and appealed to the masses. The quote implies that public opinion is a valid and valuable measure of one's abilities and merits.

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By Mickey Spillane

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