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Barry Longyear

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    (May 12, 1942- )
    Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
    American science fiction author
    Most well known for novella 'Enemy Mine' which was made into a movie starring Lou Gossett Jr and Dennis Quaid
    Author of the 'Circus World,' 'Infinity Hold' and 'Jaggers & Shad' series

Why he might be annoying:

    'Enemy Mine' is his only work to be filmed and didn't do particularly well at the box office.
    He lives in Maine.
    He sold his printing company to become a writer before he ever sold a story and admits he didn't know how to write or what he wanted to write.
    When asked why he wanted to become a writer he said, 'I've never had a very good grasp on reality and I have always been an incredibly convincing liar. It was either fiction writing or politics.'
    He wrote novelizations of the 'Alien Nation' TV series.

Why he might not be annoying:

    In 1980, his novella 'Enemy Mine' won him a Hugo, a Nebula, and a John W. Campbell award in the same year. The first time, and as of 2010 the only time, that has happened.
    He served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1962-1965.
    He has an excellent website.
    In his first full year (1979) as a writer, he sold three novels.
    His 'St. Mary's Blues' is the true story of his time in rehab for alcohol and prescription drug abuse.
    He writes books, holds seminars & workshops, and teaches university courses on how to write science fiction.
    He likes woodworking, is a bit of an outdoorsman and particularly enjoys skiing.

Credit: tom_jeffords


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 17 Votes: 58.82% Annoying