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“Never be embarrassed by the things you cannot do. Be embarrassed by the things you can do and don't do well.”

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I'm a neurotic New York Jew by birth. Creating characters is second nature to me.

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People who were more concerned with themselves and looking good to their readers then they were with the characters sacrificed a series for the…

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I've always thought of myself as an organic writer, rather than a cerebral one. I feel my way along as I go, hoping I'll…

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I think jazz and comic books are probably the two uniquely American art forms.

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I try not to violate what came before me and to leave lots of wiggle room for those who will follow.

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The bottom line always remains the same: What is the basic humanity of the character? How do I make them resonate with the reader?

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I've had editors over the years who couldn't find a clue if it was stapled to their butt.

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I had never really thought of myself as a writer; any writing I had done was just to give myself something to draw.

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