Afternoon Quote by Mike Royer
“I remember on a Friday afternoon getting a phone call from Grant Simmons saying, "Mike," we got to be pretty good friends; "Mike, the Sheriff is closing us down on Monday. If you'd like to drive into the studio tomorrow morning, you can have anything you want." So rather than go in and take home piles and piles of cels of Spider-Man what did I take home? Two pages of original art that got sent out to the west coast. Now of course if I'd have taken all the rest of that stuff home I could probably have retired a lot earlier.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Comic Book History Podcast, 2015
He reflects on missed opportunities, noting a small artistic gain could have altered his career path.
In simple terms: Small choices affect long‑term outcomes.
Key Takeaway
Value each creative chance.
Themes
career
art
opportunity
choice
Mood
nostalgic
thoughtful
Type
reflective
inspirational
When to use this quote
- freelance work
- art commissions
- career planning
Key Concepts
chance selection
career trajectory
Questions to Reflect On
- What small action could change your future?
- Do you recognize hidden opportunities?
A Different Perspective
Not all missed chances are recoverable.
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