Quotes by Carroll John Daly

“His belly was flabby, and it got softer every time I hit it. I hit it often.””

“The tin pan notes of a piano drift faintly into the night. A man curses and a window slams. Far distant an ash can clatters on stone and the almost human screech of a cat pierces the night.””

“My life is my own, and the opinions of others don't interest me...””

“Too many coincidences. I don't believe in coincidences; they're not conducive to long life and liberty.””

“Nothing to see now but the dull splash of a tail light ahead, and the duller outline of the car near an occasional lamp. Central Park really should go in for murders. It's built for the job.””

“Lay off, kid." I gave her the talk she'd understand. "If I can't help a client I don't blackmail him. That's the difference between a Private Investigator and a Private Detective.””

“No, I didn't suspect a trap but I was prepared for one just the same. It's not the expected in life that means death, but the unexpected.””