I hear entire symphonies, oratorios, in my head, but I can’t write a note.
ALAN DEAN FOSTERThere is nothing in art, in philosophy, or in politics to match the fervor of mutual cooperation among discordant bands of fanatics.
More Alan Dean Foster Quotes
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The storm hit with all the fury of a woman who’d been dieting for six months, only to discover she’d gained four pounds.
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I try to challenge myself as much as possible, as often as possible.
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I would hope that my characters have become deeper and more rounded personalities.
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Science-fiction allowed me to go places that were otherwise inaccessible, which is why I started reading it.
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Spontaneity is one of the joys of existence, especially if you prepare for it in advance.
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It’s a life of sacrifice. There are rewards, but also a certain degree of sterility.
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Some of it is carefully structured and well-thought-out. That’s where the real danger lies.
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Advances have fallen, generally, for everything except the biggest potential bestsellers.
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We’re not a particular species. Check out popular video games.
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Getting from page four to page five is more important than spending three weeks getting page four perfect.
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That means there’s also more bad SF available. Whether there is also more good is a matter for future historians of the field.
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All I ever wanted to be was a traveler and explorer.
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Wider travels have given me considerably greater insight into how cultural differences affect not only people, but politics and art.
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Given all the changes, both economic and technological, SF hasn’t done too badly.
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Don’t try to write to the trend of the moment.
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