Neal Barrett, Jr. was a writer of fantasy, science fiction, mystery/suspense, and historical fiction. His story "Ginny Sweethips' Flying Circus" was nominated for both the 1988 Nebula Award for Best Novelette and the 1989 Hugo Award for Best Novelette.
“...for he had learned from others of their kind that death seemed to bring small comfort from the worrisome sphere of life....”
“Someone told me once, that he who talks to himself is conversing with a fool. I suppose there's truth in that.”
“I have observed over a long lifetime that mental stability is not all it's cracked up to be.”
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