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The Year's Best Science Fiction: Third Annual Collection QUOTES

The Year's Best Science Fiction: Third Annual Collection QUOTES

1 " Did one have to be of woman born to be real? No. No. No. His kind of reality was a sufficient reality. He had no need to be ashamed of it. And, understanding that, he understood that Gioia did not need to grow old and die. "

― Gardner Dozois , The Year's Best Science Fiction: Third Annual Collection

2 " It says somethin’ about my wife being used for in-ves-ti-gational purposes,” he said, spelling it out slowly. “What’s that mean?” “It means that since we’re dealing with a new product, I’m required to obtain the consent of Mrs. Hernandez before we can start,” he said. “Don’t worry. What it means is that Mrs. Hernandez will have very good care while she’s in the program, including free monthly checkups.” Doubt clouded Hernandez’s eyes, but he pursed his lips and began reading again. Winkelstein nodded thoughtfully to himself. He had long ago learned never to use the word experimental around a patient. For some reason they often took fright. "

― Gardner Dozois , The Year's Best Science Fiction: Third Annual Collection