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“There's been a growing dissatisfaction and distrust with the conventional publishing industry, in that you tend to have a lot of formerly reputable imprints now owned by big conglomerates.”

Quote by Alan Moore

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Alan Moore

Alan Moore is a renowned British writer, best known for his exceptional contributions to the comic book industry. His works, such as 'V for Vendetta', 'Watchmen', and 'The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen', are considered classics of modern comics. Moore is praised for his unique narrative style and in-depth exploration of complex themes. more

“Way back in the day, when I first started and had delusions of adequacy as a cartoonist, I would listen to music. When I switched to a career as a writer, I would try to listen to music, but if the songs had lyrics they would get in the way of the words I was trying to write. So I switched to listening to purely instrumental pieces.”

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Author:Alan Moore

“When I was working upon the ABC books, I wanted to show different ways that mainstream comics could viably have gone, that they didn't have to follow 'Watchmen' and the other 1980s books down this relentlessly dark route. It was never my intention to start a trend for darkness. I'm not a particularly dark individual.”

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Author:Alan Moore

“I am convinced now that virtually every destructive behavior and addiction I battled off and on for years was rooted in my (well-earned) insecurity.”

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Book:So Long, Insecurity: You've Been a Bad Friend to Us

Source: So Long, Insecurity: You've Been a Bad Friend to Us

“I believe that children are, by nature, very forgiving. I don't think children expect their parents to be perfect. I think they demand that their parents be real.”

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