Neil [Gaiman, creator of the comic Sandman, featuring the…
“Neil [Gaiman, creator of the comic Sandman, featuring the Amos-based character Delirium] believes that faeries have gone beyond cool. They've transcended cool. I just think alternate realities make you a good writer. If your work is any more than one dimension, you believe in faeries. I'm sure I'll start thinking now about all the people I know who don't believe, that I quite like. We can still go have a pint. Not the Chardonnay, though.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote suggests that embracing imagination and alternate realities, like faeries, enriches creativity and allows for deeper storytelling.
In simple terms: Imagination fuels creativity.
Embrace the fantastical.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- fantasy literature
- roleplaying games
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does imagination influence your work?
- Can belief in the fantastical coexist with realism?
Some may view such belief as escapism rather than practical.