I'm a neurotic New York Jew by birth. Creating characters is second nature to me. Len Wein More Quotes by Len Wein More Quotes From Len Wein A true friend is someone who is there for you when he'd rather be anywhere else. Len Wein patiencebest-friendfriendship When I'm my own editor, there's very little difference between the first draft and the final. I write what feels right to begin with. I rarely make any major changes. Len Wein editorsdifferenceswriting Art is always in the eyes of the beholder. Only posterity has the right to point out our mistakes. Len Wein eyemistakeart I think jazz and comic books are probably the two uniquely American art forms. Len Wein bookartthinking It all depends on which side of the desk you're sitting on. Len Wein lensesofficesides These days, it seems that if you're not already in place, you can't get there from here. Len Wein lensesthese-daysseems Unfortunately, there are writers whose only concern is how good they could make themselves look on a title. Len Wein lensestitleslooks The curse of comic book adaptations, when I was younger, was that the director or producer would go, "Don't worry about it, it's just a comic book." Len Wein worrydirectorsbook A writer writes. Period. No matter if someone is buying your work or not. Len Wein lensesmatterwriting There is an ancient legend which warns that, should we ever learn our true origin, our universe will instantly be destroyed. Len Wein legendsancientlenses I was a very sickly kid. While I was in the hospital at age 7, my Dad brought me a stack of comic books to keep me occupied. I was hooked. Len Wein dadkidsbook There are very few of us, who reach my advanced age, who are still working in the business, as writers. As artists, people can hang out longer. Len Wein artistagepeople I always wanted to fire rays out of my fingertips. Len Wein lensesraysfire I've always thought of myself as an organic writer, rather than a cerebral one. I feel my way along as I go, hoping I'll get to the place I intend to reach. Len Wein lensesfeelsway It's all about who's where on the food chain. When I'm the story editor, I expect my writers to follow my vision. When I'm working for another editor, I'm obliged to follow their vision. Len Wein editorsvisionstories I'm still a fanboy geek. I always will be. In many ways, if my work still resonates with the audience, it's because I'm still writing from the point of view of the fan, so I'm geeked out constantly. Len Wein viewswritingway Sometimes you're not even sure which of your stories were failures. There are things I've written that I thought were complete catastrophes when I finished with them that have gone on to generate some of my most positive feedback. Len Wein lensesgonestories The most unrealistic thing I've ever read in comics is when some group of characters calls themselves the Brotherhood of Evil or the Masters of Evil. I don't believe any character believes their goals to be truly evil. Len Wein evilcharacterbelieve I would like immortality. Len Wein immortalitylenses I've always been the audience that I wanted to reach, so I write for myself. Len Wein audiencewantedwriting
