something that really works
30th July 2016 | for Creatives | Neil Gaiman, artist integrity, creative fear, KEEP CREATING |
"I like the idea that one day I'll do something that really works, even if I fear that I've been saying the same things for over thirty years."
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that keeps me up at night
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shrug off snide reviews
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