“Because if you don't stand up for the stuff you don't like, when they come for the stuff you do like, you've already lost.”

— Neil Gaiman, Neil Gaiman's Journal, 2008

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About Neil Gaiman

Born 1960

British author of novels, comics and short stories, including 'The Sandman', 'American Gods' and 'Coraline'.

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