I move from dreamer to dreamer, from dream to dream, hunting for what I need. Slipping and sliding and flickering through the dreams; and the dreamer will wake, and wonder why this dream seemed different, wonder how real their lives can truly be.
Neil GaimanIf you were to try and pick him out of a group of boys, youโd be wrong. Heโd be the other one. Over at the side. The one your eye slipped over.
Neil GaimanSome of the things are the same no matter which world you're in, kid. One of 'em is this: The quickest way out of something is usually straight through it.
Neil GaimanFor me, I would rather read a good book, from a contented author. I don't really care what it takes to produce that.
Neil GaimanI don't necessarily think stories have functions any more than diamonds have functions, or the sky has a function... Stories exist. They keep us sane, I think. We tell each other stories, we believe stories. I love watching the slow rise of the urban legend. They're the stories that we use to explain ourselves to ourselves.
Neil Gaiman