Stephen Hawking said he spent most of his first couple of years at Cambridge reading science fiction (and I believe that, because his grades weren't all that great).

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In this quote, it is stated that Stephen Hawking spent a significant amount of time reading science fiction during his early years at Cambridge University, which may have influenced his interests and thinking. The quote also suggests that his focus on science fiction might have played a role in his average grades during that period. This explanation highlights Hawking's affinity for the genre and implies a possible correlation between his academic performance and his personal interests.

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