“Going out there in the water, it feels as if there's nothing wrong with me.” IfsFeelsWaterGoing Out Author:Natalie du Toit
“As a child, because manga was always around and I was reading it, I naturally thought, "Hey, I'd like to draw manga - I'd like to be a manga author!"” ChildrenReadingDrawsHey Author:Natsuki Takaya
“Simply put, I'm glad that manga as an expressive form is expanding.” FormGladExpandingExpressive Author:Natsuki Takaya
“Above and beyond drawing my creations, I try to incorporate some kind of message. I try not to end as merely a question but try to provide a conclusion within the work.” TryingKindEndsCreationMessagesDrawingConclusionAbove And Beyond Author:Natsuki Takaya
“I think that nationality has no relation to that which gives rise to manga. Even among the Japanese, manga creators are making their creations everyday reflecting their own individuality, with none being the same. What is important isn't the differences between the creators but their love for manga.” ThinkingGivingImportantDifferencesCreationRelationEverydayIndividualityCreatorReflectingNationality Author:Natsuki Takaya
“I always think about which blood drive was going on in Georgia that day when that husband or mom or school teacher rolled up their sleeve and actually gave me a second chance at life. It's the ultimate gift of life, and I'm the one who was on the other end.” ThinkingEndsSchoolChanceTeacherBloodMomHusbandUltimateSecond ChanceSleevesGeorgiaSchool TeachersGifts Of Life Author:Niki Taylor
“I owe my life to blood donors. I'm forever grateful to people who donate.” PeopleForeverBloodGratefulDonationDonorsDonateForever GratefulDonating Blood Author:Niki Taylor
“My goal is to spread the word about the need for more blood donors.” NeedsGoalBloodSpreadDonationDonors Author:Niki Taylor