I don't read other science fiction. I don't read any at all.

But, for instance, when I was awfully young, I read all the Oz books. They were an enormous influence on me.

I give dignity second place to expedience.

Notice this rent in my garment; I am at a loss to explain its presence! I am even more puzzled by the existence of the universe.

As I mentioned, I was a carpenter for a time.

I thought that automobiles were going to have mufflers and go fast and airplanes were going to fly fast.

Somebody else's ignorance is bliss.