It's like being involved in a detective story, looking for that thing that nobody else has found. — Erik Larson Copy Share Image
I'm not cut out to be a detective on 'Law & Order' - I laugh too easily. — Becki Newton Copy Share Image
I enjoy doing the research of nonfiction; that gives me some pleasure, being a detective again. — Joseph Wambaugh Copy Share Image
For the finale, I thought the audience deserved to get a close point of view on the monster, and to recognize him… — Nic Pizzolatto Copy Share Image
My first films were comedy, 'Murder By Death,' and 'The Cheap Detective.' But now they won't think of me as a comedian.… — James Cromwell Copy Share Image
“He never had been good at arguing with women; they tapped into pools of resentment over slights that had steeped for years.” — Martin Cruz Smith Copy Share Image
“It reinforces a sense of safety, even of pleasure, to know that murder is possible, just not here. At the start of… — Judith Flanders Copy Share Image
When I was a kid, I loved Sherlock Holmes. I'm not interested in crimes. I'm interested in the mind of the detective… — Patti Smith Copy Share Image
“I thought it was just a picture of madness. But that wasn't. It was a message, it has to be, those words… — Scott Frost Copy Share Image
“We don't know how our choices can change the course of our lives until they do. Unfortunately, sometimes it takes tragedy for… — Rachel Renee Copy Share Image
I used to audition for 'NYPD Blue' quite a bit, so I had this stock New York detective character that I would… — Mark Valley Copy Share Image
“It's the Baker Street division of the detective police force... There's more work to be got out of one of those little… — Arthur Conan Doyle Copy Share Image
[True Detective] is an intense show, even in terms of the dialogue - there's a little rhythm to it, in particular in… — Michelle Monaghan Copy Share Image
“...for me, being a detective isn’t just about solving a case. It’s about bringing a resolution to all the loose ends, and… — Zechariah Barrett Copy Share Image
With any project I work on - not just 'True Detective' - I don't feel the need just to play a strong… — Rachel McAdams Copy Share Image
“the suspect, Colin Stagg, must be the person who introduces every single element. What you may then do is reflect that back.… — Jon Ronson Copy Share Image
“The century's greatest detective, advertised as solving every case imaginable. How great his burden must be, how much pain must he go… — NisiOisiN Copy Share Image
“I did not think of myself as a detective; I was a student of theology, and I was to spend my life… — Laurie R. King Copy Share Image
Detectives are only human; we're not Gods that know everything. When detectives tell their theory, in reality, most are rather anxious. Thinking… — Gosho Aoyama Copy Share Image
“There can be no supernatural elements, no secret passages, no imaginary poisons, no Chinamen, no twins, no mystical intuitive powers, and the… — Christopher Fowler Copy Share Image
Love interest nearly always weakens a mystery because it introduces a type of suspense that is antagonistic to the detective's struggle to… — Raymond Chandler Copy Share Image
“I didn’t think—” Nick began. “You didn’t think ! That’s your problem, Nick, you just don’t think!” Nick struggled to respond. “You’re… — Abramelin Keldor Copy Share Image
“Jean smirked, and delicately swirled the mic in his hands, careful not to make a sound. “Oui. C’est normal. C'est pas spécial.… — Zechariah Barrett Copy Share Image
“Terrible accident; body parts was everywhere—-fingers, toes, wings, beaks. Ambulance people tried to scoop him all up, but apparently it ain’t so… — R.J. Leahy Copy Share Image
“Elphaba’s face darkened again. Then she asked, hesitantly, as if afraid of the answer, “So, how do you get the evil life… — Abramelin Keldor Copy Share Image
The general public have a warped view of the speed at which an investigation proceeds. They like to imagine tense conversations going… — Ben Aaronovitch Copy Share Image
I could have just said I'm good at my job, but I didn't. Didn't want the police thinking I was holding out… — Laurell K. Hamilton Copy Share Image
If you have to play detective in your relationship, then its time to move on. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
The thing I don't like about detective stories is looking for criminals. — Natsuo Kirino Copy Share Image
I didn't know I was doing film noir, I thought they were detective stories with low lighting! — Marie Windsor Copy Share Image
I love the French detective series 'Spiral.' It's quite brutal to watch, but I'm already hooked. — Robert Winston Copy Share Image
A detective sees death in all the various forms at least five times a week. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“I left a note for my mother. I always leave a note for my mother when I am on a case.” — Marjorie Weinman Sharmat Copy Share Image