As far as I can see, it's not important that we have free will, just as long as we have the illusion of free will to stop us going mad.
Alan MooreI don't think there's really any difference between art - or writing, or music - and magic. And I particularly draw the link between magic and writing. I think that they are profoundly connected.
Alan MooreOur consciousness, a startling outgrowth of the universe, is possibly its most important part, the fraction of existence that can think, feel, marvel at itself.
Alan Moore