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“I had studied William Shakespeare in Oxford, England and I had this sort of high faluttin' education but I had also worked in comic books. So, I wasn't too proud to work in something like cartoons.” quote by Greg Weisman
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“I had studied William Shakespeare in Oxford, England and I had this sort of high faluttin' education but I had also worked in comic books. So, I wasn't too proud to work in something like cartoons.”

Greg Weisman

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast with Greg Weisman, 2019

He values practical creative work over academic prestige, embracing humble origins in comics and cartoons.

In simple terms: He prefers hands‑on art to lofty study.

Key Takeaway

Respect all creative paths.

Themes

humility creativity career pride learning

Mood

reflective pragmatic

Type

advice career

When to use this quote

  • comic book writing
  • animation work
  • career transition
  • skill diversification

Key Concepts

artistic integrity self‑acceptance skill development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does humility shape your creative choices?
  • What can academia learn from industry practice?
A Different Perspective

May undervalue formal education’s benefits.

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