As far as I'm concerned, the world is composed of stories. For architects, the world is composed of buildings, for actors the world is composed of theatres, or whatever... For me, the world is simply composed of stories, when I look, that's what I see.
Neil GaimanWhen things get tough, this is what you should do: Make good art. I'm serious. Husband runs off with a politician -- make good art. Leg crushed and then eaten by a mutated boa constrictor -- make good art. IRS on your trail -- make good art. Cat exploded -- make good art. Someone on the Internet thinks what you're doing is stupid or evil or it's all been done before -- make good art.
Neil GaimanItโs a New Year and with it comes a fresh opportunity to shape our world. So this is my wish, a wish for me as much as it is a wish for you: in the world to come, let us be brave โ let us walk into the dark without fear, and step into the unknown with smiles on our faces, even if weโre faking them. And whatever happens to us, whatever we make, whatever we learn, let us take joy in it. We can find joy in the world if itโs joy weโre looking for, we can take joy in the act of creation. So that is my wish for you, and for me. Bravery and joy.
Neil Gaiman