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“A person who speaks cleverly is witty; one who asks questions is smart.”

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Terry Carr, born in February 1937 and passed away on April 7, 1987, was a renowned science fiction editor and writer. His contributions to the science fiction community were primarily in the promotion and editing of science fiction novels. He served as the editor of 'Analog Science Fiction and Fact' magazine, providing a platform for many science fiction authors to publish their works. more

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