Writing is the process of asking the next logical question. J. Michael Straczynski logicalprocessquestion Change image and share on social
Understanding is a three-edged sword. Your side, my side, and the truth. J. Michael Straczynski edgesidesword Change image and share on social
When the 'Seinfeld' show said it was going to be a show about nothing, everybody said it couldn't - wouldn't work. It did. 'Thor' is about something, about that character finding his destiny, but it's not doing what was expected... and yet it's doing very well. J. Michael Straczynski characterdestinyexpect share on social
Superhero stories are kind of in my DNA from childhood on, so I think I'm genetically drawn to playing in the genre when the opportunity presents itself. J. Michael Straczynski childhooddnadraw Change image and share on social
When a book of mine comes out, I instantly go hunting the net, not for praise, but for criticism, because that's how you learn, from people who don't have to be polite to you. J. Michael Straczynski bookcriticismhunt Change image and share on social
No dictator, no invader, can hold an imprisoned population by force of arms forever. J. Michael Straczynski armdictatorforce Change image and share on social
All you can do is focus on telling the best story you can with compelling characters. If you do it right, it will endure. If you do it wrong, it won't. J. Michael Straczynski charactercompelendure Change image and share on social
Anyone who sets foot into the 'Watchmen' universe and isn't just a little nervous should be given a few days of electroshock therapy. I've always considered 'Watchmen' to be one of the best graphic novels ever written, and when it came out back in 1986 I was as blown away as everyone else. Just masterful. J. Michael Straczynski backblowconsider share on social
I'm delirious with joy. It proves that if you confront the universe with good intentions in your heart, it will reflect that and reward your intent. Usually. It just doesn't always do it in the way you expect. J. Michael Straczynski confrontdeliriousexpect share on social
If I feel that I'm not able to do my best work - whether that's my own fault or as a result of an editorial situation - then I need to stop doing it. I would rather not do something than do it badly or ineffectively. It's the only way I can live with myself and do right by the fans in the long haul. J. Michael Straczynski badlyeditorialfan share on social