If I had parallel lives to pursue, I would also want one as a painter.
There is only one definition of science fiction that seems to make sense: 'Science fiction is anything published as science fiction.'
The opprobrium of assholes is a badge of honor.
Chaos is the enemy of Order but the enemy of Chaos is also the enemy of Order
The world has become more complex as technology and easy travel mixes cultures without homogenizing them.
As a child, I read science fiction, but from the very beginnings of my reading for pleasure, I read a lot of non-fictional history, particularly historical biography.