As far as I'm concerned, the entire reason for becoming a writer is not having to get up in the morning.
Neil GaimanReading is important. Books are important. Librarians are important. (Also, libraries are not child-care facilities, but sometimes feral children raise themselves among the stacks.)
Neil GaimanSometimes I think that ideas float through the atmosphere like huge squishy pumpkins, waiting for heads to drop on.
Neil GaimanRight," said Fat Charlie conversationally. "You realize, of course, that this means war." It was the traditional war cry of a rabbit when pushed too far.
Neil GaimanI noticed a long time ago that the Universe rewards belief systems. It doesn't really matter what you believe - it'll be there and waiting for you if you go and look for it. Decide the universe is, say, run by secret enormous teddy bears, and I can guarantee you'll immediately start running across evidence that this is true.
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