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And meanwhile, our real troubles have to be mocked. Global warming. Nuclear proliferation. Corrupt governments supported by my tax dollars and everyone’s complacency.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":29,"quote_text":30,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":18,"author":32,"source":33,"quote_tag":34,"commentary":9},2363403,"I'm astonished how little fright I have of my own imagination. It really does baffle me that I don't get more scared because I'm capable of thinking up things that are so awful. 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The next ten years felt like a self-centered experiment in personal abuse.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[57],{"id":58,"tag":59},5345313,{"id":60,"tag_name":61},15303,"eye",{"id":63,"quote_text":64,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":18,"author":65,"source":66,"quote_tag":67,"commentary":73},2363376,"Science fiction is really a rather tiny business compared with its giant cousin, which is fantasy.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[68],{"id":69,"tag":70},5345305,{"id":71,"tag_name":72},5499,"cousin","**The Backstory**\nRobert Reed, a renowned science fiction author, made this statement in the context of the science fiction and fantasy genre's evolution in the late 20th century. During this period, science fiction was experiencing a resurgence in popularity, thanks in part to the success of authors like Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke. However, Reed's comment highlights the notion that science fiction, despite its growing recognition, remained a smaller and more niche market compared to fantasy.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nReed's statement reveals a counter-intuitive truth about the nature of creativity and audience engagement. By acknowledging that science fiction is a \"tiny business\" compared to fantasy, Reed is actually pointing out that science fiction's success is often contingent on its ability to appeal to a broader, more mainstream audience, whereas fantasy can thrive on a more dedicated and niche fan base. This paradox suggests that science fiction authors must often balance their artistic vision with commercial considerations in order to reach a wider audience.\n\n**How to Use This**\nFor modern professionals and creatives, this quote offers a valuable lesson in adaptability and audience awareness. By recognizing the potential limitations of their chosen genre or medium, they can proactively develop strategies to engage a broader audience, such as incorporating elements of other genres or experimenting with new formats to reach a wider range of readers or viewers.",{"id":75,"quote_text":76,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":18,"author":77,"source":78,"quote_tag":79,"commentary":9},2363360,"This is a slow business to have success in. There are exceptions, but for the most part it's kind of like the last writer standing.... I've got gray. I've got plenty of gray. 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This tension between the desire for community and the need for individuality is a paradox that many creatives struggle with, and Reed's words suggest that it's possible to find happiness and fulfillment in being a outlier.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, recognize that being a part of a larger community is not the only path to success or happiness. Instead, focus on cultivating your own unique voice and perspective, and be willing to take risks and challenge conventional norms in order to achieve your goals. 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