I think we’re yearning for something beyond the every day. And I will tell you that I don’t believe in the "supernatural," I believe in the "supernormal." To me there is nothing that goes against nature. If it seems incomprehensible, it’s because we haven’t been able to understand it yet.

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When asked, "In your estimation, what does the supernatural genre tell us about ourselves as human beings?" in "He Is Legend", interview at Cinemaspy (2007); also quoted in "Author Richard Matheson, 'I Am Legend' Writer, Dies At 87", NPR (June 26, 2013)

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