"Whoever heard of La-ing or Lo-ing somebody you’re herding goats with, or laughing with, or making love with."

"It is the rare society that does not abuse its artists."

"…There's often a literal side to SF [science fiction] language. There are many strings of words that can appear both …"

"“All life is a rhythm,” she said as I sat up. “All death is rhythm suspended, a syncopation before life resumes.”"

"If you're going to do something stupid—and we all do—it might as well be a brave and foolish thing."

"You're not looking for me, you know. I'm looking for you."

"I don't think I am revealing any profound secret by noting that sales has always been a rather distant emblem for qua…"

"I still feel that style is important for reading pleasure, and sex is important for pleasure in life. Each appeases a…"

"Don’t romanticize science fiction. One of the questions I have been asked so many times I’ve forgotten what my stock …"

"It means you don’t like where you’ve been, the place where you are is grim, and the only place you see yourself going…"