I'm actually a softie. Tough guys get killed too early... I've got a full head of hair and don't wear eyeglasses.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Spillane admits to being softer than his tough-guy characters and notes his physical appearance differs from them.
- In plain terms
- He considers himself a softie because his characters die early, and he still has his hair and no glasses.
- What can you take from it?
- Authors may differ significantly from their created personas.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you like your characters?
- Does appearance define toughness?
Another view
External appearance does not always reflect internal personality.
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