Donn Pearce
Donn Pearce was an American author, best known for his novel "Cool Hand Luke," which was inspired by his own experiences on a Florida chain gang. Born in 1928 in Croydon, Pennsylvania, Pearce led a colorful life, including time as a merchant seaman and a safecracker. His literary work often reflects themes of rebellion and resilience. Pearce's novel gained further acclaim with its successful film adaptation starring Paul Newman.
Book summaries for books written by Donn Pearce
Quotes
What we've got here is failure to communicate.
Sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
You run one time, you got yourself a set of chains. You run twice, you got yourself two sets. You ain't gonna need no third set, 'cause you gonna get your mind right.
Calling it your job don't make it right, Boss.
I can eat fifty eggs.
Sometimes nothing can be a real cool hand.
I don't like you gamblin' here. I don't like your jerk-off name. I don't like your jerk-off face. I don't like your jerk-off behavior, and I don't like you, jerk-off.
Get your mind right, Luke.
Never be ashamed of your need to fight back.
Any man loses his spoon spends a night in the box.
You're gonna have to kill me.
I can't do it. I can't make it.