Writers write for one reason: to create an emotion in the reader, to reach across and make them feel something. You want a reaction. Yeah, it's nicer when the reaction is to throw flowers than it is to throw brickbats, but you have to accept both equally. J. Michael Straczynski acceptbrickbatcreate share on social
I sometimes find reality far more fantastical and unlikely than what I could just make up. J. Michael Straczynski fantasticalfindmake 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
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
Writing is the process of asking the next logical question. J. Michael Straczynski logicalprocessquestion Change image and share on social
On a certain level, I don't think there is an answer to what the American way is, because it is constantly being re-defined. It's also been exploited and capitalized upon and politicized by one side or the other to the point that a certain degree of cynicism has attached itself to that term. J. Michael Straczynski americananswerattach share on social
My house looks like it was decorated by a 14-year old with a platinum American Express card. J. Michael Straczynski americancarddecorate Change image and share on social
Here's the miracle: I grew up thinking, 'Wouldn't it be great to write 'Superman' someday? Wouldn't it be great to create my own show, or work on 'Lensman,' or 'Forbidden Planet?' Those were very literally the goals I set for myself, the dreams that I thought I didn't have a chance in hell of ever actually achieving. But it's happened. J. Michael Straczynski achievechancecreate share on social
I like writing. It's partly control freak, and partly I really like what I do for a living. I have the luckiest job in the world. I can get up every day and do what I love for a living. J. Michael Straczynski controldayfreak Change image and 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