Alan Dean Foster Quotes, born November 18, 1946, in New York City, New York, is an American author of science fiction and fantasy, celebrated for his prolific writing, including the Humanx Commonwealth series, Spellsinger series, and novelizations of films like Alien (1979), Star Wars (1977), and The Force Awakens (2015). A UCLA graduate, he has penned over 20 novels, blending imaginative worlds with sharp wit and philosophical depth. In 2008, he received the Grand Master Award from the International Association of Media Tie-In Writers. Foster’s work explores themes of exploration, survival, and human folly, often laced with humor. He lives in Prescott, Arizona, with his wife, JoAnn Oxley. These 15 quotes—sourced from his books and interviews, and public statements—reflect his insights on creativity, freedom, and the cosmos, capturing his adventurous and irreverent spirit.,,
15 Alan Dean Foster Quotes
- “The thing all writers do best is find ways to avoid writing.” (Goodreads, n.d.)
- “Freedom is just chaos, with better lighting.” (Goodreads, n.d.)
- “If you’re crazy, there’s two things you can do to make yourself feel better: One is to get yourself cured. The other is to make everyone you have to deal with crazy.” (Goodreads, n.d.)
- “Spontaneity is one of the joys of existence, especially if you prepare for it in advance.” (Nor Crystal Tears, 1982)
- “The universe is full of dead people who lived by assumption.” (Splinter of the Mind’s Eye, 1978)
- “I’m not afraid of the dark I know. It’s the dark I don’t know that terrifies me.” (Alien, 1979)
- “The storm hit with all the fury of a woman who’d been dieting for six months, only to discover she’d gained four pounds.” (Goodreads, n.d.)
- “Getting inside the mind of a terrorist wasn’t difficult at all. Even as children, human beings fabricate elaborate revenge fantasies. We’re not a particular species. Check out popular video games.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “When the people don’t have access to facts, they invent what they’d like to believe, or what they think others would like to hear.” (The Force Awakens, 2015)
- “I see the Jedi mission as giving up a normal life in exchange for protecting the innocent. It’s a life of sacrifice.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Living gives you a better understanding of life. I would hope that my characters have become deeper and more rounded personalities.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Besides the mistakes that are pointed out, I love the way readers become involved with the characters.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Curiosity, after all, was what drove mankind out from his isolated, unimportant world and across the gulf between the stars.” (Alien, 1979)
- “Today’s science is yesterday’s magic, friend Oak. Today’s magic is tomorrow’s science.” (Into the Out Of, 1986)
- “Writing allows me the time to travel and see the world, which is what I always wanted to do. I’d really like to have been Sir Richard Francis Burton, but it’s the wrong century.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
Alan Dean Foster’s quotes are a cosmic blend of wit, wonder, and worldly insight, inspiring writers, explorers, and dreamers to challenge assumptions and embrace the unknown. Which one’s got you ready to dodge writer’s block or venture into the stars? Drop it in the comments and keep Foster’s sci-fi legacy thriving!
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