J. Michael Straczynski Quotes

A collection of quotes by J. Michael Straczynski.

J. Michael Straczynski is an American writer and producer, born on July 17, 1954, in Paterson, New Jersey. He is best known for his work in television, particularly as the creator and head writer of the critically acclaimed science fiction series, "Babylon 5."

Straczynski began his writing career as a journalist, working for various publications such as the Los Angeles Times and TIME Inc. It was during this time that he honed his storytelling skills, eventually transitioning to television writing in the late 1980s. His early credits include work on shows like "The Twilight Zone" and "Murder, She Wrote."

In 1993, Straczynski created "Babylon 5," a groundbreaking series that introduced long-form storytelling to the science fiction genre. He served as the showrunner for its entire five-season run and wrote the majority of the episodes himself. The series not only achieved commercial success but also pushed the boundaries of character development and serialized storytelling on television.

Throughout his career, Straczynski has also written for comic books, including iconic characters like Spider-Man and Thor. He has been recognized for his contributions to the industry with multiple awards, including the Eisner Award and the Hugo Award.

J. Michael Straczynski remains a prominent figure in the world of television and comic book writing, known for his distinct storytelling style and dedication to his craft. His work continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.

Understanding is a three edged sword: your side, their side,

Understanding is a three edged sword: your side, their side, and the truth.

J. Michael Straczynski

Truth Babylon 5

Your assumption, and the truth, dine at totally separate tab

Your assumption, and the truth, dine at totally separate tables.

J. Michael Straczynski

I was very clear that I wanted to keep 'Thor' out of the res

I was very clear that I wanted to keep 'Thor' out of the rest of the Marvel universe for no less than the first six issues. And the success of the book, I think, speaks well to that decision.

J. Michael Straczynski

It's been amazing to watch, because for 'Thor', which was al

It's been amazing to watch, because for 'Thor', which was always a mid-selling book, to be in the top ten for every single issue since the reboot is just a great compliment.

J. Michael Straczynski

The one function that TV news performs very well is that whe

The one function that TV news performs very well is that when there is no news we give it to you with the same emphasis as if there were.

People spend too much time finding other people to blame, to

People spend too much time finding other people to blame, too much energy finding excuses for not being what they are capable of being, and not enough energy putting themselves on the line, growing out of the past, and getting on with their lives.

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Never follow somebody else's path it doesn't work the same w

Never follow somebody else's path it doesn't work the same way twice for anyone... the path follows you and rolls up behind you as you walk, forcing the next person to find their own way.

J. Michael Straczynski

I'm delirious with joy. It proves that if you confront the u

I'm delirious with joy. It proves that if you confront the universe with good intentions in your heart, it will reflect that and reward your intent. Usually. It just doesn't always do it in the way you expect.

J. Michael Straczynski

If a person with a bullet in Dallas can change the world, im

If a person with a bullet in Dallas can change the world, imagine a person with an idea could do.

J. Michael Straczynski

I've written for every medium except poetry, at which I suck

I've written for every medium except poetry, at which I suck.

J. Michael Straczynski

I also like to look at the dynamic that takes place between

I also like to look at the dynamic that takes place between religion and science because, in a way, both are asking the same questions: Who are we? Where do we come from? Why are we here? Where are we going? The methodologies are diametrically opposed, but their motivation is the same the wellspring is the same in both cases.

J. Michael Straczynski

Touch passion when it comes your way...It

Touch passion when it comes your way...It

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The point of mythology or myth is to point to the horizon an

The point of mythology or myth is to point to the horizon and to point back to ourselves: This is who we are this is where we came from and this is where we're going. And a lot of Western society over the last hundred years - the last 50 years really - has lost that. We have become rather aimless and wandering.

J. Michael Straczynski