I loved almost everything about being a teacher, but I was an unusual teacher. – Dan Simmons
Writing, Im convinced, should be a subversive activity – frowned on by the authorities – and not one cooed over and praised beyond common sense by some teacher. – Dan Simmons
Its odd how violence and humor so often go together, isnt it? – Dan Simmons
Theres a unique bond of trust between readers and authors that I dont believe exists in any other art form as a reader, I trust a novelist to give me his or her best effort, however flawed. – Dan Simmons
So many of my friends are still trying to get record deals, and Ive had one for 10 years now, where my only goal is to make the best music I can make. Ive been very lucky. I have great faith that Im exactly where Im supposed to be, and whatever happens is going to be absolutely right for me. – Jane Siberry