There is nothing in art, in philosophy, or in politics to match the fervor of mutual cooperation among discordant bands of fanatics.
ALAN DEAN FOSTERThe thing all writers do best is find ways to avoid writing.
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 see the Jedi mission as giving up a normal life in exchange for protecting the innocent.
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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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I hear entire symphonies, oratorios, in my head, but I can’t write a note.
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Enjoying consciousness every now and then for a second or so before splitting up to become bits and pieces of trees and stars and french fries.
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The thing all writers do best is find ways to avoid writing.
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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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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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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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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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Writing allows me the time to travel and see the world, which is what I always wanted to do.
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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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