Even as children, human beings fabricate elaborate revenge fantasies.
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 overwhelming triumph of the international multimedia conglomerate has resulted in less diversity within the field and has made it much harder for newer writers not only to break in, but to make any kind of a living while doing so.
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Advances have fallen, generally, for everything except the biggest potential bestsellers.
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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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It is always hard when reality intrudes on belief.
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I hear entire symphonies, oratorios, in my head, but I can’t write a note.
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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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I see the Jedi mission as giving up a normal life in exchange for protecting the innocent.
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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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Last year I went to a worldcon for the first time in two decades. I may go again this year.
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The thing all writers do best is find ways to avoid writing.
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I play basketball and try to go diving at least once a year. I don’t really have hobbies in the traditional sense.
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I try to challenge myself as much as possible, as often as possible.
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Given all the changes, both economic and technological, SF hasn’t done too badly.
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Living gives you a better understanding of life.
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In one book, CACHALOT, just for my own amusement, every character is based directly on someone I have known.
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