Steve King
Steve King
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Stephen Edwin King was born on September 21, 1947, in Portland, Maine. He is commonly referred to as Stephen King.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: September 21, 1947
Still alive
Nationality and Profession(s)
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King is an American author of horror, suspense, supernatural fiction, and fantasy. He has also ventured into non-fiction writing and screenwriting.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in a poor household with parents who struggled to make ends meet, King found solace in reading science fiction and horror novels from his local library. His father was an employee at a factory that produced paper bags for potato chips. This industrial background had a significant impact on King's writing style, as he often incorporates themes of industry, poverty, and the struggles of everyday life into his stories.
Major Accomplishments
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Prolific Author: With over 60 novels and numerous short stories to his name, King is one of the most published authors in history.
Best-Selling Novels: Many of his books have become best-sellers, including "The Shining," "Misery," "It," and "Carrie."
Awards and Recognition: King has received numerous awards for his writing, including the Bram Stoker Award, the World Fantasy Award, and the National Medal of Arts.Notable Works or Actions
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King's works often explore themes of good vs. evil, small-town America, and the struggles of everyday life. Some notable works include:
"Carrie" (1974): King's first published novel, which tells the story of a bullied high school girl with telekinetic powers.
"The Shining" (1977): A classic horror novel about a family trapped in an isolated hotel during the off-season.
"Misery" (1987): A psychological thriller about a writer held captive by his "number one fan."
* "It" (1986): A massive, epic story of childhood friendship and terror faced against an ancient shapeshifting entity.
Impact and Legacy
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King's impact on popular culture cannot be overstated. His works have been adapted into numerous films, television shows, and stage productions, bringing horror and suspense to the mainstream. He has also been a driving force in promoting literacy and encouraging readers of all ages through his advocacy work.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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King is widely quoted for his insightful observations on writing, creativity, and everyday life. His views on storytelling, character development, and the power of imagination have resonated with writers and readers alike. As one of the most beloved authors in history, King continues to inspire new generations of writers and readers with his words.
Quotes by Steve King
Steve King's insights on:
I've noticed that some Democrats, who seldom mention their faith or maybe never mention their faith, will seize on to a phrase that Pope Francis may have said, and they want to attach themselves to that agenda. Political opportunists is what they are.
All Americans have a sacred duty to guarantee Social Security benefits to our nation's senior citizens.
Our focus on melanin and people's skins - can't we talk about the diversity of ideology? Can't we look at people for their minds and what they can contribute? And I'd like to see us go more toward a respect for people's ability to contribute, and I actually want to get to a society where we disregard race.
Citizenship must be precious, not handed out like candy in a parade. We don't ride along and throw out citizenship like you do M&M's or Tootsie Rolls or whatever it is we're tossing out in our parades.
We've got to stand up at some point and say, 'We are not gonna pay slavery reparations in the United States Congress.' That war's been fought. That was over a century ago. That debt was paid for in blood, and it was paid for in the blood of a lot of Yankees, especially. And there's no reparations for the blood that paid for the sin of slavery.
Western civilization is the most successful civilization the world has ever seen. And some of the reasons for that is it's borrowed from other cultures along the way, back to Mosaic law, the Greek age of reason, Roman law and the Roman order of government, and the Republican form of government, by the way that we're guaranteed in our constitution.
Being a son of the South puts you in a different position when it comes to the Confederate flag. It means something entirely different to the people who have ancestors who fought in the Civil War on the south side of the Mason-Dixon line.
