Spontaneity is one of the joys of existence, especially if you prepare for it in advance.
ALAN DEAN FOSTER
In one book, CACHALOT, just for my own amusement, every character is based directly on someone I have known.
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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Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting.
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The thing all writers do best is find ways to avoid writing.
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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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Science-fiction allowed me to go places that were otherwise inaccessible, which is why I started reading it.
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I hear entire symphonies, oratorios, in my head, but I can’t write a note.
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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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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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I engage in too many activities already through the actions of my characters.
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When readers start asking about character motivations instead of concentrating on the special effects, it means you’re connecting with them on a personal level.
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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 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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The universe is full of dead people who lived by assumption.
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I enjoy listening to classical music and heavy metal.
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I would hope that my characters have become deeper and more rounded personalities.
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