All I ever wanted to be was a traveler and explorer.
ALAN DEAN FOSTERHow much research I have to do depends on the nature of the story. For fantasy, none at all.
More Alan Dean Foster Quotes
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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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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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Keep writing. Try to do a little bit every day, even if the result looks like crap.
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The universe is full of dead people who lived by assumption.
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I try to challenge myself as much as possible, as often as possible.
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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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Science-fiction allowed me to go places that were otherwise inaccessible, which is why I started reading it.
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In loquaciousness lay insanity.
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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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I enjoy listening to classical music and heavy metal.
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Living gives you a better understanding of life.
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I’ve been writing full-time since 1978.
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Growing up, I never gave a thought to being a writer.
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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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Spontaneity is one of the joys of existence, especially if you prepare for it in advance.
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