I was into comics because these were my real male role models, even though at the time, I didn't know it.

The trick is not caring what EVERYBODY thinks of you and just caring about what the RIGHT people think of you.

Artists are not your art monkeys. They are your collaborators. They should be given all due consideration to follow their journey.

I've been reading Ed Brubaker comics since the first appearance of Ed Brubaker comics and every single time he announces a new title I mutter to myself: ugh! I wish I would've thought of that!

I have a very strong color theory, for instance, where in 'Powers,' green means powerless, and red means power.The story was all there, but I was desperate to make sure that extra level was the case.

You're as good as the people you're with.

One similarity I see between peers and some of the people who read my books is that comics were definitely an outlet for us.

I don't take it for granted, because I saw the fruits of Stan's [Lee] 50-year labor, and I didn't have to wait 50 years myself.

If you're miserable and someone flies by looking like they have everything in the whole world and it's never going to be you, that's tough to deal with.

I looked at Tank Girl, which is the coolest comic, ever. The movie didn't make the comic book any less cool. The comic is still the comic.

The books are the books, and a lot of the stuff is some version of your id or your ego.

When we give ourselves permission to go wherever our outlandish thoughts take us, we feel that rush of creativity and excitement.

The best time to seek a favour is when you can give something in return. The best time to expect to succeed is when you're capable of working for it.

Great passions are for the great of soul, and great events can be seen only by those who are on a level with them

Thought creates our world, and then says 'I didn't do it

Good people always rise to your level of expectation.

I don't pretend to be an intellectual or a philosopher. I just look.

Believe in yourself and be proud of who you are. Don't let anyone tell you differently. There is beauty in everyone and no one should stop you from growing into a confident and strong young person.

There is no gospel without the offence. This is God's wisdom. It never seems sensible to us in our flesh.

Greatness of any kind has no greater foe than a habit of drinking.

I admire that about the Republicans: The evidence does not faze them. They are not bothered at all by the facts.