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Artist Quote by John Romita, Sr

“When I went to Stan Lee - every time I was with Stan, I learned something every day. When I would do a pencil job, if I didn't have much faith in it I would hand it in and invariably Stan would make it look like it was a well-written and well-planned-out story. It made me tell people, 'If you want…” quote by John Romita, Sr
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“When I went to Stan Lee - every time I was with Stan, I learned something every day. When I would do a pencil job, if I didn't have much faith in it I would hand it in and invariably Stan would make it look like it was a well-written and well-planned-out story. It made me tell people, 'If you want to become an artist, go to work at Marvel. Stan will turn you into a storyteller.'”

John Romita, Sr

About This Quote

Source Interview: Marvel Studios, 1995

Learning from mentors transforms work into storytelling mastery.

In simple terms: Mentors shape your craft.

Key Takeaway

Seek mentorship actively.

Themes

mentorship creativity growth

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

industry educational

When to use this quote

  • studio
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

storytelling professional development

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who inspires your creative process?
  • How do you balance guidance with originality?
A Different Perspective

Mentors may have differing visions.

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