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I'm a country boy. I hate New York. But that's where things happen, so I use it as a base for stories, I know enough about it. But I have to keep going back there.
Mickey Spillane
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I'm a country boy. I hate New York. But that's where things happen, so I use it as a base for stories, I know enough about it. But I have to keep going back there. — Mickey Spillane

About Mickey Spillane

Mickey Spillane was a Author from United States (1918–2006).

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Who said "I'm a country boy. I hate New York. But that's where things happen, so I use it…"?
This quote is attributed to Mickey Spillane, a Author from United States.
When did Mickey Spillane live?
Mickey Spillane lived from 1918 – 2006.
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