Quote by Neil Gaiman

My very small part in WATCHMEN is that, every now and then, Alan would phone me: ''Neil, you're an educated man. Where does it say...''He would need a quote from the Bible, or an essay about owls. I was his occasional research assistant.

My very small part in WATCHMEN is that, every now and then,

Summary

In this quote, Neil Gaiman briefly explains his role in the creation of the acclaimed graphic novel series WATCHMEN. As a friend and occasional collaborator with writer Alan Moore, Gaiman describes himself as a research assistant of sorts. Moore would reach out to Gaiman when he needed specific quotes from sources such as the Bible or essays on particular subjects, relying on Gaiman's education and knowledge to assist him in his writing process. Gaiman's contribution highlights the collaborative nature of their creative endeavors.

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