Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

I have been a soreheaded occupant of a file drawer labeled Science Fiction and I would like out, particularly since so many serious critics regularly mistake the drawer for a urinal.

I have been a soreheaded occupant of a file drawer labeled S

Summary

In this quote, the author expresses their discontent with being labeled as a mere science fiction writer. They feel frustrated because many serious critics unfairly disregard or demean the genre. The author desires to escape the constraints of the science fiction label, hoping to be recognized for their work without the prejudiced assumptions attached to that classification. They believe that critics should show greater respect and understanding towards the genre rather than dismissing it outright.

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Science Fiction

By Kurt Vonnegut

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