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“Bring a vampire around, people start discovering religion.”

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Richard Laymon was an American horror novelist born on January 14, 1947, and passed away on February 14, 2001. Known for his thrilling and suspenseful storytelling, Laymon's works have been beloved by readers. more

“A few of my books, over the years, have been optioned for film. The subject matter of my books, however, is not exactly conducive to Hollywood film treatment. If and when a 'big-budget' film is ever made based on one of my books, my fans and I will more than likely loathe it because it won't be true to its source. That's almost a given.”

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Author:Richard Laymon

“I don't worry much about whether or not one of my stories contains elements of the supernatural. If I come up with what I think is a nifty concept, I'll give it a whirl.”

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Author:Richard Laymon

“My feeling about fiction, regardless of the genre, is that it is meant to be a representation of life. I want my books to give a whole spectrum of experiences to my readers. Not just fear or terror or revulsion, but excitement, laughter, pain, sorrow, desire, etc.”

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Author:Richard Laymon

“If the Fleeting World is but a long dream, it does not matter whether one is young or old.”

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Author:Bai Juyi

“Fumes of wine shorten the long road.”

Long Wine Long Road

Author:Bai Juyi

“I remember, when I was young, How easily my mood changed from sad to gay. ... But now that age comes, A moment of joy is harder and harder to get.”

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Author:Bai Juyi

“By reacting to aggression with aggression we lose the opportunity to spiritually benefit from the experience.”

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Book:The Mountain of Silence: A Search for Orthodox Spirituality

Source: The Mountain of Silence: A Search for Orthodox Spirituality

“I think racism is a bottom-line AIDS issue. And I think homophobia is a bottom-line AIDS issue, and sexism and class issues and all of this. I think that we are not going to solve the AIDS epidemic unless we deal with these issues, and vice versa.”

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Author:Ann Northrop

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