I have a bad tendency to get rapidly bored with my own material.
ALAN DEAN FOSTERI try to challenge myself as much as possible, as often as possible.
More Alan Dean Foster Quotes
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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’s a life of sacrifice. There are rewards, but also a certain degree of sterility.
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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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Writing allows me the time to travel and see the world, which is what I always wanted to do.
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It is always hard when reality intrudes on belief.
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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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Last year I went to a worldcon for the first time in two decades. I may go again this year.
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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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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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Growing up, I never gave a thought to being a writer.
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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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So rewriting is hard for me. I mean, I already know the story and would rather read something new.
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All I ever wanted to be was a traveler and explorer.
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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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