Stephen King
American author known for horror fiction, who has also written suspense, crime, science fiction, fantasy and mystery, and about 200 short stories.
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Whole areas of fiction should not be dismissed as "genre" and so denied the standing of literature
I’ve spoken out my whole life against the idea of simply dismissing whole areas of fiction by saying it’s “genre” and therefore can’t be seen as literature.
rollingstone.comSaid 31 Oct 2014This on korrents
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Charity from the rich cannot take on the nation’s responsibilities to the sick, the poor, the young and its infrastructure
What charitable 1 percenters can’t do is assume responsibility—America’s national responsibilities: the care of its sick and its poor, the education of its young, the repair of its failing infrastructure, the repayment of its staggering war debts.
thedailybeast.comSaid 30 Apr 2012This on korrents
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Whole areas of fiction should not be dismissed as "genre" and so denied the standing of literature
I’ve spoken out my whole life against the idea of simply dismissing whole areas of fiction by saying it’s “genre” and therefore can’t be seen as literature.
Stephen King: The Rolling Stone Interview (interview by Andy Greene) Said 31 Oct 2014
Organized religion is a very dangerous tool that many people have misused
My view is that organized religion is a very dangerous tool that’s been misused by a lot of people.
Stephen King: The Rolling Stone Interview (interview by Andy Greene) Said 31 Oct 2014
Choosing to believe in God makes things better, giving a meditation point and a source of strength
Yeah. I choose to believe in God because it makes things better. You have a meditation point, a source of strength.
Stephen King: The Rolling Stone Interview (interview by Andy Greene) Said 31 Oct 2014
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Uncertainty is good for things
No, I think uncertainty is good for things.
Stephen King: The Rolling Stone Interview (interview by Andy Greene) Said 31 Oct 2014
Everyone has the capacity to imagine, but not everyone develops it
But the more that you can do it, the more you’re able to get out of it. Everybody has that capacity, but I don’t think everyone develops it.
Stephen King: The Rolling Stone Interview (interview by Andy Greene) Said 31 Oct 2014
Charity from the rich cannot take on the nation’s responsibilities to the sick, the poor, the young and its infrastructure
What charitable 1 percenters can’t do is assume responsibility—America’s national responsibilities: the care of its sick and its poor, the education of its young, the repair of its failing infrastructure, the repayment of its staggering war debts.
Stephen King: Tax Me, for F@%&’s Sake! (The Daily Beast) Said 30 Apr 2012
The rich need not apologize for wealth but should acknowledge everyone should pay a fair share
I don’t want you to apologize for being rich; I want you to acknowledge that in America, we all should have to pay our fair share.
Stephen King: Tax Me, for F@%&’s Sake! (The Daily Beast) Said 30 Apr 2012
Having the rich pay taxes in the same proportion is a practical necessity and a moral imperative for America
This has to happen if America is to remain strong and true to its ideals. It’s a practical necessity and a moral imperative.
Stephen King: Tax Me, for F@%&’s Sake! (The Daily Beast) Said 30 Apr 2012
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Where they publish
Site stephenking.com Official site
News, a catalogue of his books and works, and announcements of new releases and adaptations.
Link verified 3 Oct 2026.
x.com @StephenKing X account @StephenKing
Short posts on books, politics, film and television and daily life.
Link verified 3 Oct 2026.
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