“Fandom grew first through individual correspondence. It was cheap and ...” — Gregory Benford Quote

“Fandom grew first through individual correspondence. It was cheap and quick, continent-wide contact for a penny stamp.”

“Seeing the space future through science fiction can be difficult. Much science fiction of the early era, the 1950s through the '70s, took an expansionist view.”

“As we all saw in grade school, once you learn how to read a book, somebody is going to want to write one - that's how authors are made. Once we know how to read our own genetic code, someone is going to want to rewrite that 'text,' tinker with traits - play God, some would say.”

“If someone takes a cheap shot at somebody, we don't take cheap shots, but you remember it. It's like someone trying to get your brother. If you've got a brother or sister, I hope you go fight for them. If not, then you guys suck.”

“Some people call themselves fiscal conservatives; my wife says I'm just cheap.”

“I'm sorry, but I am not interested in getting cheap popularity. I've earned my success through sincere hard work. And that's the only success I want.”