'Watchmen' is a politically charged story, and it explores exactly what a hero is, how the world would treat them and how they would react. It was the first time I read a superhero story that explored that situation. These are very real people with very real problems.

If you chase the art, you really can't fail because you'll always be able to look at yourself in the mirror. And that's not about making angry decisions, either, it's about always doing the right thing for you, your fans and your art.

It's okay to be messed up, because there are five other dudes who are just as messed up as you.

I was this weird loner kid who got drunk by himself all the time.

I got sunburnt which is obviously a drag for me because in theory the sun is supposed to kill me.

People have evolved into something selfish, greedy and intolerant. People are unaccepting, because of religion, race, gender, sexual orientation... I've seen it in punk clubs, and I've seen it in the world.

I'm the master of the wicket!