There is nothing in art, in philosophy, or in politics to match the fervor of mutual cooperation among discordant bands of fanatics.
ALAN DEAN FOSTERI hear entire symphonies, oratorios, in my head, but I can’t write a note.
More Alan Dean Foster Quotes
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It’s a life of sacrifice. There are rewards, but also a certain degree of sterility.
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I usually do one con a year as a GoH and try to make the World Fantasy Convention for business purposes.
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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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In one book, CACHALOT, just for my own amusement, every character is based directly on someone I have known.
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We’re all nothing but unified arrangements of atoms and particles, drifting around.
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So rewriting is hard for me. I mean, I already know the story and would rather read something new.
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It is always hard when reality intrudes on belief.
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Don’t try to write to the trend of the moment.
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I write early in the morning, usually after reading portions of at least half a dozen newspapers on the web.
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We’re not a particular species. Check out popular video games.
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Besides the mistakes that are pointed out, I love the way readers become involved with the characters.
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In loquaciousness lay insanity.
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Keep writing. Try to do a little bit every day, even if the result looks like crap.
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Growing up, I never gave a thought to being a writer.
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Writing allows me the time to travel and see the world, which is what I always wanted to do.
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