Then there was Clark Ashton Smith, who wrote for Weird Tales and who had a wild imagination. He wasnt a very talented writer, but his imagination was wonderful. – Jack Vance
I do read books. I suppose its more or less the same thing, but at least Im alone and Im an individual. I can stop anytime I want, which I frequently do. – Jack Vance
But Roy Rockwood, it was science fiction for the sake of science fiction. – Jack Vance
Its a great excuse and luxury, having a job and blaming it for your inability to do your own art. When you dont have to work, you are left with the horror of facing your own lack of imagination and your own emptiness. A devastating possibility when finally time is your own. – Julian Schnabel
I am sure that in Canada the people appreciate this principle, and the general intelligence which prevails over that country is such that I am sure there is no danger of a reactionary policy ever finding a response in the hearts of any considerable number of our people. – Alexander Mackenzie