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Quote by Neil Gaiman

“Actually I didn't shoot a man in Reno just to watch him die, but he could tell I was extremely cross.”

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Neil Gaiman, born on November 10, 1960, is a renowned British author. His works span across various genres including fantasy, horror, and science fiction, with notable titles such as 'American Gods' and 'Good Omens'. Gaiman's writing style is distinctive and has won him a dedicated fan base. more

“But something magical happened to me when I went to Reardan. Overnight I became a good player. I suppose it had something to do with confidence. I mean, I'd always been the lowest Indian on the reservation totem pole - I wasn't expected to be good so I wasn't. But in Reardan, my coach and the other players wanted me to be good. They needed me to be good. They expected me to be good. And so I became good. I wanted to live up to the expectations. I guess that's what it comes down to. The power of expectations. And as they expected more of me, I expected more of myself, and it just grew and grew.”

Mean Wanted Player Happened Grew Needed Expectations Be Good Expected Coaches Indian Lowest Reservations Totems

Author:Sherman Alexie

“You have a very open relationship with your fans." "Yes. We have an open relationship. Obviously they can see other authors if they want, and I can see other readers.”

Ifs Want I Can Fans Reader Open Relationship

Author:Neil Gaiman

“As Jane Austen might have put it: It is a truth universally acknowledged that young protagonists in search of adventure must ditch their parents.”

Writing Might Young Parent Adventure Jane Protagonists Austen

Author:Philip Pullman

“My boyfriend and I are badasses.”

Badass My Boyfriend

Book:The Pagan Stone