I don't believe terror and horror are just vicarious pleasures. I think it routes itself in your mind. It can affect your mind. Look at what's going on in the America today. The violence is just awful and I think a lot of has to do with what they are showing on the movies and television.
Richard MathesonAfter a while, though, even the deepest sorrow faltered, even the most penetrating despair lost its scalpel edge.
Richard MathesonIf you go too far in fantasy and break the string of logic, and become nonsensical, someone will surely remind you of your dereliction....Pound for pound, fantasy makes a tougher opponent for the creative person.
Richard MathesonBut it was hard to keep his hands still. He could almost feel them twitching emphatically with his strong desire to reach out and stroke the dog's head. He had such a terrible yearning to love something again, and the dog was such a beautiful ugly dog.
Richard MathesonThank you...for gracing my life with your lovely presence, for adding the sweet measure of your soul to my existence.
Richard Matheson