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Quote by Frederik Pohl

“When I sit down to the feast of life ... I'm so busy planning on how to pick up the check, and wondering what the other people think of me for paying it, and wondering if I have enough money in my pocket to pay the bill, that I don't get around to eating.”

Quote by Frederik Pohl

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Frederik Pohl was an American science fiction writer known for his significant contributions to the genre. His works spanned a variety of styles, from space opera to hard science fiction, and had a profound impact on subsequent writers. more

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