Banking Quote by Mark Millar
![“The weird thing is that Stuart's the one guy - Stuart [Immonen ]and Sean Gordon Murphy, they're the kind of guys you can trust, where you don't need to do that because those guys are so incredibly reliable. They're just like clockwork, they turn in the pages just so perfectly on time. But I'm so…” quote by Mark Millar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d05/mark-millar-4714_banking_the-weird-thing-is-that-stuart-s-the-one_1167323.jpg)
“The weird thing is that Stuart's the one guy - Stuart [Immonen ]and Sean Gordon Murphy, they're the kind of guys you can trust, where you don't need to do that because those guys are so incredibly reliable. They're just like clockwork, they turn in the pages just so perfectly on time. But I'm so paranoid, because I've been burned so many times, that I'm still even banking these guys.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Comic Book Creators Panel, 2015
Reliability in collaborators is essential, but past betrayals can cause lingering distrust despite proven consistency.
In simple terms: Trust reliable but fear persists.
Key Takeaway
Balance trust with caution.
Themes
trust
reliability
paranoia
collaboration
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
advice
professional
When to use this quote
- comic publishing
- team projects
- contract negotiations
Key Concepts
professionalism
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you rebuild trust after being burned?
- What safeguards can you set while trusting reliable partners?
A Different Perspective
Past betrayals may skew perception of current reliability.
![“I'm so used to artists saying to me, "Listen, I'm going to have five pages done next week," and then three weeks later I'm phoning them, begging them for two pages. And Stuart [Immonen]is a guy who will promise you five pages and deliver six pages, and the six pages are even better than you could…” quote by Mark Millar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6dc/mark-millar-4714_art_i-m-so-used-to-artists-saying-to-me-list_1201446.jpg)
![“He [Stuart Immonen] and I have known each other over email for 18, 19 years or something, so to finally work with him is like kissing the girl that you always wanted to kiss.” quote by Mark Millar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/810/mark-millar-4714_email_he-stuart-immonen-and-i-have-known-each_154995.jpg)
![“I think exactly the same qualities as men [women role model needs], exactly the same, which is kindness, courage and intelligence.” quote by Mark Millar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/193/mark-millar-4714_courage_i-think-exactly-the-same-qualities-as-me_246886.jpg)
