I could imagine actually being a scientist or a detective, but not a detective who puts his hands into gory, bloody things.… — Barbara Sukowa Copy Share Image
The instant they say something you don't expect or already know, you should drop into detective mode. — Emmett Shear Copy Share Image
A detective who uses his deductive powers to corner a suspect and then does nothing to stop them from committing suicide is… — Gosho Aoyama 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
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
“I want you back here now. I want you next to me now. I cannot believe that my family, your brother, all… — Mary Calmes Copy Share Image
When I was a kid, what captivated me about detective fiction were the puzzles more than the detectives or their enemies. And… — Mark Waid Copy Share Image
“Of course it's very hampering being a detective, when you don't know anything about detecting, and when nobody knows that you're doing… — A.A. Milne Copy Share Image
I definitely have an affection for detective fiction, and when I first read Dashiell Hammett's 'The Maltese Falcon,' that book and its… — Avi Copy Share Image
If there was one overarching theme to 'True Detective,' I would say it was that, as human beings, we are nothing but… — Nic Pizzolatto Copy Share Image
I like to consider myself a detective, which is how I justify my obsession with my phone. By nature, since I was… — Emily Meade Copy Share Image
“There are certain clues at a crime scene which by their very nature do not lend themselves to being collected or examined.… — james Reece Copy Share Image
I've seen 'True Detective' end-to-end at least three times; I'll probably see it again. It is a work of dark brilliance. But… — Richard K. Morgan Copy Share Image
“Learning to interpret the constant string of lies and excuses fed to you from kids terrified of failure but careening towards it… — Kendric Neal 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
“Think of Area X as a murderer we’re trying to catch.” “Oh great, that’s just great, now we’ve got a detective on… — Jeff VanderMeer Copy Share Image
I think Morse's thing about being a poor policeman but a good detective is a very good description of him. — John Thaw Copy Share Image
“Stomach full of jitters, little beasts that were second cousins to guacamolians—little green monsters that wreaked havoc in your stomach.” — William Kely McClung Copy Share Image
to keep believing in life, until you're sure of death, it's the way a detective should be." - Kogoro Mouri, Detective Conan — Gosho Aoyama Copy Share Image
He just waited until I stopped talking and said, 'Jesus, kid, you're almost a detective. All you need now is a gun,… — John Green Copy Share Image
“I must say, detective…you have really good taste in women. Your first wife was hot, but this new piece of ass you… — Bianca Pheasant Copy Share Image
You find when you're writing a detective story that you're actually not trying to solve anything. You're trying to stop the reader… — Christopher Bollen Copy Share Image
Criticism always seemed to me a lot like police work. You look for clues, fingerprints, motives. You need to construct an airtight… — Nathaniel Rich Copy Share Image
“Bat stood in the open door and said "I am a crime scene unit detective from the New York City Police Department,… — Warren Ellis Copy Share Image
I knew 'True Detective' wasn't something I could allow anyone else to develop. But by the time HBO expressed an interest, I… — Nic Pizzolatto Copy Share Image
I never write thinking, 'What would a woman do?' any more than I think, 'What would a man do?' It comes down… — Michael Connelly Copy Share Image
“Have you ever wondered, Dogger," I asked, "if wickedness is a chemical state?" "Indeed I have, Miss Flavia," he said. "I have… — Alan Bradley Copy Share Image
This idea that you can watch a show like 'True Detective,' and it was awesome, but is it really ruined for you… — Carlton Cuse Copy Share Image
It's hard because there's a part of me that wants 'True Detective' to win every award we're nominated for. But I'm a… — Cary Fukunaga Copy Share Image
I think every actor fantasizes about a show where you get to play several characters in one piece and not just Detective… — Betty Gilpin Copy Share Image
“If everything comes in your way just the way you wanted them to ,then you're probably in the wrong lane.” — Arkopaul Copy Share Image
Delving into history is not an escape for me. I'm like a detective, sniffing for clues with a terrier-like excitement. — David Starkey Copy Share Image
Midsomer' is a throwback to the old detective tradition, in which everything happens in the head of one man. Everything depends on… — John Nettles Copy Share Image
My manager sent me the first two scripts for 'True Detective,' and I just thought they were so interesting and that the… — Cary Fukunaga Copy Share Image
“Simon's brain tried to comprehend the situation. 'Was an international supermodel really holding Doc Gutson, leader of the infamous Bloodworth Gang, captive?” — Clare Havens Copy Share Image
“Would you like some more pancakes?" Annie asked. I could tell that Annie was a smart girl. I hate to eat on… — Marjorie Weinman Sharmat Copy Share Image