Years ago I used to think it was possible for a novelist to alter the inner life of the culture. Now bomb-makers… — Don Delillo Copy Share Image
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People have always heard voices. Sometimes they're called shamans, sometimes they're called mad, and sometimes they're called fiction writers. I always feel… — Ruth Ozeki Copy Share Image
I love science fiction. I always have, ever since I was a kid. I love a lot of science fiction writers. William… — Tahmoh Penikett Copy Share Image
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