It’s a life of sacrifice. There are rewards, but also a certain degree of sterility.
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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Spontaneity is one of the joys of existence, especially if you prepare for it in advance.
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Advances have fallen, generally, for everything except the biggest potential bestsellers.
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Given all the changes, both economic and technological, SF hasn’t done too badly.
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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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Don’t try to write to the trend of the moment.
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Even as children, human beings fabricate elaborate revenge fantasies.
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There is nothing in art, in philosophy, or in politics to match the fervor of mutual cooperation among discordant bands of fanatics.
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It is always hard when reality intrudes on belief.
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Growing up, I never gave a thought to being a writer.
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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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I engage in too many activities already through the actions of my characters.
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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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I enjoy listening to classical music and heavy metal.
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How much research I have to do depends on the nature of the story. For fantasy, none at all.
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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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