“I have a vision of a Galaxy overrun by mankind from Core to rim. Of four hundred billion stars each enslaved to the rhythm of Earth's day, Earth's year. I have a vision of a trillion planets pulsing to the beat of a human heart.”
Stephen Baxter, Exultant“Sometimes people say that we're living in the future, and time's up for science fiction, but I think that never will be, because science fiction really isn't about the future. It's about change and present-day concerns”
Stephen Baxter“Well, don't stand about like that, man; if you're no use you're certainly no ornament. Bring that in and tell me what it says.”
Stephen Baxter, Raft“This is a strange situation, sir. Perhaps imagination is what we need.”
Stephen Baxter, Ultima“A sentient mind refuses to be confined by the parameters of its programming.”
Stephen Baxter, Ultima“If I was a cynic I would be wondering if sooner or later some charismatic douche-bag might stomp all over this Little House on the Prairie dream of yours.”
Stephen Baxter, The Long War“In the Vortex that lies beyond time and space tumbled a police box that was not a police box.”
Stephen Baxter, Doctor Who - The Wheel of Ice