A. E. Van Vogt - Notable Quotes

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Concerning Theodore Sturgeon's death, van Vogt commented:

Sturgeon had accepted the idea of dying. I thought: 'Well, I presume that when my time comes, it will also happen to me.' Because, we recognize that there is an end to human life. Now, it is my intention to postpone this moment as long as possible. But, I have only modern science to help me and they're not that busy…

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