“As his talent expands, some of his stories become pointed social comme...” — Damon Knight Quote

“As his talent expands, some of his stories become pointed social commentary; some are surprisingly effective religious tracts, disguised as science fiction. Others still are nostalgic vignettes, but under it all is still Bradbury, the poet of 20th-century neurosis.”

“There are 36 ways to tell this story. And all of them are disgusting.”

“You may stifle your creativity by learning too much about processes that should be spontaneous and automatic.”

“If you read the first page of one of my novels, I can guarantee that you will read the last one. This isn't just social commentary. This is also about writing good page-turners. I want people to keep reading.”

“I love to run smart essays and commentary. But it doesn't replace the other kind of reporting.”

“At twelve I was determined to shoot only For honor; at twenty not to shoot at all; I know at thirty-three that one must shoot As often as one gets the rare chance - In killing there is more than commentary.”