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Did anyone read the article about the woman who claimed not to find Gaiman attractive? Suuuch a liar. :D Hi mistuh Neil, please read stories to me all day.
Neil Gaiman is clearly a superhuman with knowledge of the other realms of reality and immortal beings. The Celestials gave the gift of complete knowledge of heaven and hell and fearie and the endless and so forth to Neil Gaiman so that he may write about it and warn us of the dangers out there and remind us that timothy will save us all... and that Shakespeare would've been nothing with out dream.
Neil Gaiman is inspirational, he has one of the most creative minds that our world has to offer. You don't know what you're talking about when you call him an idiot. All you're doing is trolling because you have nothing in your life better to do, do us all favour and go get one.
I kind of doubt that Gaiman is a scientologist, but even if he is, who the hell cares? This guy is a real person, you should realize. He's doing shit right now. Maybe hes writing, maybe hes sleeping, maybe hes just picking his nose because nobody is looking. What does it matter to you? Gaiman is one of the most creative minds of our time, and you're going to debate what he believes? If you want to know what he believes, read his fucking writing and stop being a tool.
Neil Gaiman is a dickhead who funds Scientology. Gaiman is a big CLAM, giving the cult over $100,000.00 anot to mention tax credits and contacts. Gaiman is a phony.
You can find this poem in Brian Froud's book; "World of Fairy". In end of the book, you will see an envelope, same texture as book. When you open it, you can find this with Brian Froud's lovely illustration. Lovely surprize from two nice man for their readers :)
HB: While we're on the subject of gods and belief systems, I wonder if you could talk a little about your personal connection to religion. For example, what effect did religion have on you when you were young.
NG: I'd say the most important factor was my growing up as a Jewish kid in Church of England school.
no matter what opposing "facts" presebted, i refuse to believe that a person capable of such lingual beauty and melodious story-telling is some evil douchebag.
he is not.
he creates worlds colorful yet sinister filled with twisted ill-willers and naive bravers and i adore him for it.
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Who cares? What a dreary, sad little thing to say. Gaiman supports a dangerous cult that hurts people and destroys lives. He's a lying idiot. Gaiman is a big, fat crazy CLAM! Mark Headly testifies in his book Blown for Good that Scientology reinstated David and Neil Gaiman and apologized to them for an earlier disconnect during the Guardian office coup.
Whilst your comment is profound, it lacks any insight or research whatsoever. Not least that we use Sterling in the UK, not dollars...
Neil's father was, yes, a prominent Scientologist. Neil on the other hand has never mentioned it and there is little evidence to support your claim. It is believed that Gaiman was once SP (1983), but that was 26 years ago and not even quoted as fact - it's more likely to be his father.
Hey brat, Scientology is a corrupt organization that is psychologically and physically abusive, as exemplified by their Rehabilitation Project Force (RPF) where Prison camps are run for "Sea Org" members in Los Angeles, Clearwater FL, Copenhagen and other sites. Scientology is a CULT of Greed that destroys family's through their "disconnection" policy and drives its enemies to ruin through its "Fair Game" policy. Neil Gaiman supports the CULT financially to the tune of six figures.
Scientology is a cult formed by L Ron Hubbard to win a bet with a fellow science fiction writer - one of them wrote a kickass novel, the other relied on people's gullibility - first to a million dollars won.
Kinda wish mankind had gone with the kickass novel, but there you go.
Neil Gaiman has good ideas, but everything reads like a first draft. What he is great at is self promotion, doing readings, signings and appearances, always ready with a photograph or a blog entry, ad nauseum. He's a traveling salesman with a pen clutched in one hand. For Gaiman to rise above mediocre, he'd need to prioritize story and characters over salesmanship. Also, this blog is being trolled by studio hacks or Scientologists who jump on anyone who hasn't drunk the Gaiman Koolaid.
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Neil Gaiman is a major Scientologist. He was a class VIII auditor, ED of Birmingham Org and Case Supervisor at the Guardian Office. In 1983 he was declared suppressive, but in 1988, FIVE YEARS AFTER THE DECLARE, he appears in graduate lists in The Auditor Worldwide, completing 3 courses. The Gaiman family are founding US "Patrons" of Scientology for 2004 & 2006. According to Celebrity Scientology blog-writer Grahame he takes services at FLAG.
Oh shut the fuck up already. First of all, I don't believe he is a scientologist even though his parents were, and he propably was too at some point. Second of all, even if he is a scientologist ( a religion just as fucked up as any other), I don't care. He is a great writer and a genius. Please stop spamming that message everywhere.
You are obviously embarrassed that Neil is a Scientologist. I won't shut up no matter how many Gaiman Scientology flunkies try to shut me up. Scientology is a dangerous cult and Neil Gaiman's involvement is not only disappointing, but the fact that he tries to hide it is disingenuous. He has been lying about it for years and he sends out trolls to suppress the truth. What are you all so ashamed of?
NOT married anymore. Ever noticed, though there's hours of you tube footage and video he never mentions three things? Being married, being divorced, and being a scientologist. It's not what people say-- it's what they DON'T say that is most revealing. Careful who you worship.
He actually didn't model it on her. He met her after he came up with the character of Death but was quite shocked when she turned out to be quite similar.
He likes girls who are into pain,degreation, humilation and Scientology. Bad sex, no caring.Tosses 'em away after he fully uses and degrades them. Is that really what you want? A lot of celebs put on a good front of being nice & kind to gain public appeal. Its their JOB! Then treat actual people in their life like shit. Neil is one of these. Not all do. I would love to write a tell-all when I retire. I know many women Neil & others have abused. Find a NICE guy in your daily life,you deserve it!
My last post was in response to Wickedchicked. I thought it would go to her personally only. Not used to posting on YouTube and didn't know it went for everyone to see (boss wouldn't be amused). Screw him.Still someday maybe a tell all book will come.
i find it weird and alittle creepy that people laugh after the line " colder too, and sharper and they cut" its not a funny line. and its really not funny if you think about it.
I think he's better in longer stories, where he has space to evolve the characters. For the first reading I didn't like Anansi Boys... then I reread it, and it was awesome. Knowing where the story leads, it was very interesting to find the twists and turns that lead there. Also finding a lot of small signs that tells a lot about the ending, and each time I said (at second reading) 'oh of course, it's clearly written here'.
My thoughts on two of Gaiman's projects, "Interworld" can't wait to see if there's a sequel, loved it!!!! Read it in two days!!! Beowulf, I give it a 4 out of 10. Written very hastily, as though they threw the whole story together in fifteen minutes. Could have been much better, maybe better without Angelina Jolie. The best thing about Beowulf, Crispin Glover!!!
I too disliked Anansi Boys and some of the stories in Fragile things. I'm now reading American Gods which is excellent. The sandman comics were or are friking great but i'm still so undecided about this author being an acclaimed one
Then how do you feel about his children's books? I've personally only read Coraline, but found it both well-written and horrifying. I'd definitely recommend not reading it at night.
i 've read american gods and good omens and smoke and mirrors and the best is smoke and mirrors (I truly loved it) which is composed of several stories so if you don't like one you can enjoy the other. this video is boring.
Well Stardust can be considered both Fantasy and Science Fiction. He's also done a science fiction comic (the writing part, that is), but I can't remember the name.
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generaldom. i think Gaiman is very average a fiction writer, i think it must be good luck on his part. and yes, i have read his books anansi boys coraline and stardust. and i think he is mediocre.
Well he's certainly popular, I enjoy his writing for what it is, delightful and clever. It's not brilliant or anything, but it's his own art, and everyone ought to have the right to that.
I did not read Stardust but I thought the movie was unwatchable. The only reason I did go watch it was because it was written by Gaiman. Such a disappointment. But yes, Sandman, beautiful beyond words.
Have you read American Gods, Good Omens, or any of the Sandman graphic novels (comics, maybe, I'm not sure of the classificatios)? Those are some of his best, after all.
That can be asked of most celebrities. But I wouldn't apply this to Mr. Gaiman, however, since I find his work delightful, even if you find it mediocre.
Might I ask then, exactly what graphic novels you'd consider to be exemplary, then? Or, in that sense, modern fantasy novels?
I'd like to know what your comparisons are.
Personally, I consider him a master, but I've always prefered his short stories to his full blown novels. I think thewy do better shorter than longer, save for American Gods. But of course, that's just me.
If you're adressing me, then, I must say I have read Good Omens and adored it. However, that was a joint effort, and I was more reffering to his solo work.
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ah, you're asian. now i understand. it must all seem so wonderful to you, since your first language isn't english. you can glide over the disparities, ignore the masturbatory use of adjectives, and pretend you're living in london with john constantine, and not in the phillines in a go-go bar.
Good instructions! ~_^ I wouldn't trust the wolves much though, and be more suspicious of creatures that tell you they hunger...they may decide to eat You.
why does this have only six ratings when some mildly entertaining video about mentos and diet coke has thousands. i wish more would at least consider looking for things outside the obvious. And also that i was a better speller with proper gramar.
Ugh. I have preformed this tons of times for this forensics season. Is this poem supposed to be funny? I don't think it is a funny piece...
InsideOfYouu 1 week ago
He is so wonderful!
MzMaihem 1 month ago
This is one of my favourites of his :)
QueenOfTheAubergines 1 month ago
9 people touched the red imp that hangs from the door as a knocker....
blacknightmare17 2 months ago
Like if Arthur sent you hear to see Neil gainman
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TheJagar1234 4 months ago
I had classes with Professor Snape, he taught me about the dark arts, you went to Hogwarts? What year did u graduate from?
quangngy 7 months ago
God I love his voice
EntwinedStory 8 months ago
one of my favorite poems, by one of my favorite authors.
blackxbamboo 8 months ago
at 3:15 his voice reminds me of Professor Snape :s
hatsofftothezebra1 11 months ago 3
@hatsofftothezebra1 his voice always reminds my of Professor Snape.
I4gotmyMANTRA 8 months ago
I follow these instructions in my life. They work better than you think.
AnotherMasterMind 11 months ago 4
"Science fiction" writer?
IamIndeedLayingAnEgg 11 months ago
Just realised that Sandman looks just like him!
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vikumsagara 1 year ago
Easy joke? You mean like... a Christianity one?
johnproyal 1 year ago
He is brilliant - to read, to watch, to listen to... And his "Instructions" is the best advice I've been given in ages....
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i love the random crying baby lol its prob his scary face x
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keyko333 1 year ago
Did anyone read the article about the woman who claimed not to find Gaiman attractive? Suuuch a liar. :D Hi mistuh Neil, please read stories to me all day.
keenoled 1 year ago 3
Awesome poem read by hot guy with accent :)
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Bradylama 1 year ago
I like him
he's cool
I am sure he's a great dad
IDIOTES1982 1 year ago
Feed me, I am dirty.
Bradylama 1 year ago 2
@Bradylama
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IDIOTES1982 1 year ago
seeing this video's thumbnail I actually thought Neil looked a lot like sandman reading something :D
gamenorus 1 year ago
ays wearing a black shirt and usually accompanied by a leather jacket.
VKQueenVamp 1 year ago
This is my favourite poem of all time.
TWIB627 1 year ago
i love "instructions." it's magical.
teethstainedred 1 year ago 5
I remember reading this in A Wolf At The Door. Wonderful poem. Can't wait to read the new picture book that's coming out.
msravenkai 1 year ago
Those rules work rather well, really. Make sure you follow his instructions, and you might come out of it alive.
Phantomsbreath 1 year ago
He reads beautifuly
soyblondy 1 year ago 5
Neil Gaiman is clearly a superhuman with knowledge of the other realms of reality and immortal beings. The Celestials gave the gift of complete knowledge of heaven and hell and fearie and the endless and so forth to Neil Gaiman so that he may write about it and warn us of the dangers out there and remind us that timothy will save us all... and that Shakespeare would've been nothing with out dream.
robthestoner001 1 year ago 2
Neil Gaiman is inspirational, he has one of the most creative minds that our world has to offer. You don't know what you're talking about when you call him an idiot. All you're doing is trolling because you have nothing in your life better to do, do us all favour and go get one.
CreatureFeatureAutum 1 year ago 6
I kind of doubt that Gaiman is a scientologist, but even if he is, who the hell cares? This guy is a real person, you should realize. He's doing shit right now. Maybe hes writing, maybe hes sleeping, maybe hes just picking his nose because nobody is looking. What does it matter to you? Gaiman is one of the most creative minds of our time, and you're going to debate what he believes? If you want to know what he believes, read his fucking writing and stop being a tool.
almussalix 2 years ago
yay! neil gaiman! ♥
catlover1001 2 years ago
I'm keeping a copy of this in my pocket, from now on, during my adventures. He knows what he's talking about ^__^
LufflesMrMercury 2 years ago 5
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Anyone who has studied the work of great poets knows this is a load of shit.
God it's sad what the so-called literary world has come to...
bloggerjoe 2 years ago
Do not trust the youngest.
I resent that! :D
JennieRaeUrban 2 years ago 6
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Neil Gaiman is a dickhead who funds Scientology. Gaiman is a big CLAM, giving the cult over $100,000.00 anot to mention tax credits and contacts. Gaiman is a phony.
ExcaliburofLight 2 years ago
NEIL GAIMAN! Yay! :) Makes me happy inside! :)
Kitkatheart 2 years ago 48
@Kitkatheart ME TOO!!! :D LOL.
filoponex6 1 year ago
You can find this poem in Brian Froud's book; "World of Fairy". In end of the book, you will see an envelope, same texture as book. When you open it, you can find this with Brian Froud's lovely illustration. Lovely surprize from two nice man for their readers :)
MiralukaNaima 2 years ago
Yeah dudes, sorry to ruin your argument.
But... I'm pretty sure he's Jewish. Check...
Sandman Companion- Hy Bender
HB: While we're on the subject of gods and belief systems, I wonder if you could talk a little about your personal connection to religion. For example, what effect did religion have on you when you were young.
NG: I'd say the most important factor was my growing up as a Jewish kid in Church of England school.
So quit saying shiz when you don't know.
SmitthyO 2 years ago
@SmitthyO Church of England = Anglican or Episcopalian in America, which is Christian. So Jewish by birth, going to a Christian school.
silkenleather 1 year ago
Oh god say Knocker again....
Frankmuddy 2 years ago 3
no matter what opposing "facts" presebted, i refuse to believe that a person capable of such lingual beauty and melodious story-telling is some evil douchebag.
he is not.
he creates worlds colorful yet sinister filled with twisted ill-willers and naive bravers and i adore him for it.
pseudoexistentialist 2 years ago 6
he is not
+ this poem is magical, i love the idea of it
Pollllypocket 2 years ago
Is that their tagline?
SCIENTOLOGY!
Like - elves is a load of bollocks...
"Trust Mr Gaiman, believe Mr Pratchett, put your faith in the wench with the axe -
'People, we really should face it -
"Fantasy weathers much better than facts!"
h.
cinnamonbrandylite 2 years ago
GAIMAN RULES!!!!!!!!!!
MaxwellHoffman 2 years ago 7
Very nice written.
Khorney 2 years ago
omg omg omg omg
I wish I could be as epic as him xD
EnvyAbomination 2 years ago 6
Golly,
Who woulda thunk ole NG could be so despised?
Suppose those who drag themselves up from mediocrity are destined to attract such pedestrian detractors.
Thank you Neil, Scientologist or not the Sandman comics brought me laughter and tears, and what more could the world want from a storyteller.
angryofseddon 2 years ago 4
My favorite verse:
Remember: that giants sleep too soundly; that
witches are often betrayed by their appetites;
dragons have one soft spot, somewhere, always;
hearts can be well-hidden,
and you betray them with your tongue.
dragonflydreaming 2 years ago 6
Great writer... worth passing along to all who have a mind to think beyond the ordinary... Mike Gibbowr
mikegibbowr 2 years ago
neil gaiman is such a charming man. he's so charming I just had to comment twice. yargh look at his smile at 0:28. yargh.
nurnia 2 years ago 3
neil gaiman always makes me feel so intellectually and creatively inadequate. and is there any other authors more charming than he is? ;-)
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723cielo 2 years ago
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Gaiman is a patron of Scientology who has given over $100,000.00 to the CULT to support their evil crap.
ExcaliburofLight 2 years ago
Who cares? His words are beautiful. What he believes spiritually really shouldn't matter all that much.
girlwithcurls90 2 years ago 5
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Who cares? What a dreary, sad little thing to say. Gaiman supports a dangerous cult that hurts people and destroys lives. He's a lying idiot. Gaiman is a big, fat crazy CLAM! Mark Headly testifies in his book Blown for Good that Scientology reinstated David and Neil Gaiman and apologized to them for an earlier disconnect during the Guardian office coup.
ExcaliburofLight 2 years ago
Whilst your comment is profound, it lacks any insight or research whatsoever. Not least that we use Sterling in the UK, not dollars...
Neil's father was, yes, a prominent Scientologist. Neil on the other hand has never mentioned it and there is little evidence to support your claim. It is believed that Gaiman was once SP (1983), but that was 26 years ago and not even quoted as fact - it's more likely to be his father.
Your brain is for using. Use it next time.
whiternoise2 2 years ago 2
haters.....
edwinthomasr 2 years ago
Isn't Neil Gaiman that tall black-wearing guy that lives in a castle and sprinkles magic dust on you to inspire dreams
breeeegs 2 years ago 8
what is a scienelogost?
littlespoiledbrat 2 years ago
Hey brat, Scientology is a corrupt organization that is psychologically and physically abusive, as exemplified by their Rehabilitation Project Force (RPF) where Prison camps are run for "Sea Org" members in Los Angeles, Clearwater FL, Copenhagen and other sites. Scientology is a CULT of Greed that destroys family's through their "disconnection" policy and drives its enemies to ruin through its "Fair Game" policy. Neil Gaiman supports the CULT financially to the tune of six figures.
ExcaliburofLight 2 years ago
Scientology is a cult formed by L Ron Hubbard to win a bet with a fellow science fiction writer - one of them wrote a kickass novel, the other relied on people's gullibility - first to a million dollars won.
Kinda wish mankind had gone with the kickass novel, but there you go.
h.
cinnamonbrandylite 2 years ago 8
I wish the idiots part of the whole Anonymous cult would stop spewing their ignorant venom across the web for their "cause".
Forysan 3 years ago
I have to say this,
I love this poem. Neil Gaiman is a great author. ^_^
BlackCatMew 3 years ago 2
Neil Gaiman has good ideas, but everything reads like a first draft. What he is great at is self promotion, doing readings, signings and appearances, always ready with a photograph or a blog entry, ad nauseum. He's a traveling salesman with a pen clutched in one hand. For Gaiman to rise above mediocre, he'd need to prioritize story and characters over salesmanship. Also, this blog is being trolled by studio hacks or Scientologists who jump on anyone who hasn't drunk the Gaiman Koolaid.
Urkalla 3 years ago
I wonder who else is trolling here.
TheSZimmer 2 years ago
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Neil Gaiman is a major Scientologist. He was a class VIII auditor, ED of Birmingham Org and Case Supervisor at the Guardian Office. In 1983 he was declared suppressive, but in 1988, FIVE YEARS AFTER THE DECLARE, he appears in graduate lists in The Auditor Worldwide, completing 3 courses. The Gaiman family are founding US "Patrons" of Scientology for 2004 & 2006. According to Celebrity Scientology blog-writer Grahame he takes services at FLAG.
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Oh shut the fuck up already. First of all, I don't believe he is a scientologist even though his parents were, and he propably was too at some point. Second of all, even if he is a scientologist ( a religion just as fucked up as any other), I don't care. He is a great writer and a genius. Please stop spamming that message everywhere.
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You are obviously embarrassed that Neil is a Scientologist. I won't shut up no matter how many Gaiman Scientology flunkies try to shut me up. Scientology is a dangerous cult and Neil Gaiman's involvement is not only disappointing, but the fact that he tries to hide it is disingenuous. He has been lying about it for years and he sends out trolls to suppress the truth. What are you all so ashamed of?
ExcaliburofLight 3 years ago
Dangerous cult? You mean like.. Christianity?
ThorleifT3 2 years ago 44
Actually, it can be anything. Nazism, communism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, anything that is taken too literary is death.
So for the sake of the world, people need to learn to shut the fuck up!
jessecuster42 2 years ago
@ThorleifT3
Oh how droll. Ugh.
Ihateironman 1 year ago
@ThorleifT3 dumbass
pilotbutterfly 1 year ago
he's like the sweetest writer on earth. love him.
LoodyShaq 3 years ago
Amazing.
It's always good to hear poems and stories from the authors themselves. All audiobooks should really be from the authors...
Fazedlight 3 years ago 3
lovely.
EkorreSoWhat 3 years ago
will neil gaiman agree to have sex with me???? will he?????????? what kind of girls does he find attractive i simply must know !!! :P
wickedchicked 3 years ago
... He's married. XD
Johnny123456789x 3 years ago 2
yes, but he's also on show business so must probably he fornicates...
wickedchicked 3 years ago
Hunny, lol, he's not coming for you XD He's an author. Unless you're his age and/or his friend/meet him, you have no chance. And yes, he is married.
N.O.C.H.A.N.C.E.
Not to be mean~
mary11artist 3 years ago
That was for wickedchicked :P
mary11artist 3 years ago
NOT married anymore. Ever noticed, though there's hours of you tube footage and video he never mentions three things? Being married, being divorced, and being a scientologist. It's not what people say-- it's what they DON'T say that is most revealing. Careful who you worship.
mistercrawley 3 years ago
There's hours of youtube footage of many people who never mention being married, divorced, or a scientologist.
That doesn't mean every one of them are.
kendrakirai 2 years ago
Tori Amos at one point I believe (he modeled Death his comic books character on her)
ariannahiggins 3 years ago
He actually didn't model it on her. He met her after he came up with the character of Death but was quite shocked when she turned out to be quite similar.
murraythedemonhead 3 years ago
He likes girls who are into pain,degreation, humilation and Scientology. Bad sex, no caring.Tosses 'em away after he fully uses and degrades them. Is that really what you want? A lot of celebs put on a good front of being nice & kind to gain public appeal. Its their JOB! Then treat actual people in their life like shit. Neil is one of these. Not all do. I would love to write a tell-all when I retire. I know many women Neil & others have abused. Find a NICE guy in your daily life,you deserve it!
ForeverJoyForAll 3 years ago
My last post was in response to Wickedchicked. I thought it would go to her personally only. Not used to posting on YouTube and didn't know it went for everyone to see (boss wouldn't be amused). Screw him.Still someday maybe a tell all book will come.
ForeverJoyForAll 3 years ago
Brilliant poem. It has beautiful imagery.
clumpofdirt77 3 years ago 2
God, I love Neil Gaiman. <33 What an awesome guy.
GinnyisaPrincess 3 years ago 3
His daughter goes to my school :)
luke774 3 years ago
RAD!
HIMDarling612 3 years ago
I love he!
Enezzinha 3 years ago
Idol!
Inspires me so much!
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123456JELEN 3 years ago
still beautiful <3
GregGallows 3 years ago
i love his work!!! ahhhh!
=D
NightmareDolly 3 years ago
I don;t see that it was supposed to be funny. I thought it was supposed to be, like, inspirational, or sentimental. One of those words.
JET73L 3 years ago
Will you marry me Neil?
SashaRose13 3 years ago
What the hell? This audience laughs in the stupidest places. I love the poem, but that quite ruins it.
AgentQED 4 years ago
My personal favorites of his are Good Omens, American Gods and Coraline. All incredibly well written.
themonocle971 4 years ago 2
Personally, I love the Sandman series. Mirrormask is also great, but my favorite of the books, I think, is American Gods.
ChalybsLevitas 4 years ago 2
I adore his books in general they all make me not want to put them down. (but american gods was def on the top)
lennceberus 3 years ago
I loved Neverwhere.
mustaine89 3 years ago 3
I find Neverwhere and American Gods to be his best, but Coraline sneaks hauntingly up behind.
TalkingPinata 3 years ago 3
i love everything i have read from him. good omens is really great
Y0leigh 3 years ago
i find it weird and alittle creepy that people laugh after the line " colder too, and sharper and they cut" its not a funny line. and its really not funny if you think about it.
madliana 4 years ago
I think he's better in longer stories, where he has space to evolve the characters. For the first reading I didn't like Anansi Boys... then I reread it, and it was awesome. Knowing where the story leads, it was very interesting to find the twists and turns that lead there. Also finding a lot of small signs that tells a lot about the ending, and each time I said (at second reading) 'oh of course, it's clearly written here'.
gyerekember 4 years ago
My thoughts on two of Gaiman's projects, "Interworld" can't wait to see if there's a sequel, loved it!!!! Read it in two days!!! Beowulf, I give it a 4 out of 10. Written very hastily, as though they threw the whole story together in fifteen minutes. Could have been much better, maybe better without Angelina Jolie. The best thing about Beowulf, Crispin Glover!!!
eadgwonder 4 years ago
I too disliked Anansi Boys and some of the stories in Fragile things. I'm now reading American Gods which is excellent. The sandman comics were or are friking great but i'm still so undecided about this author being an acclaimed one
superlubes 4 years ago
Then how do you feel about his children's books? I've personally only read Coraline, but found it both well-written and horrifying. I'd definitely recommend not reading it at night.
hdhoven2983 4 years ago
It's a poem guys, a poem about childrens stories. You just gotta get the references, like in American Gods, then its a lot more interesting.
itsapanda 4 years ago 6
i 've read american gods and good omens and smoke and mirrors and the best is smoke and mirrors (I truly loved it) which is composed of several stories so if you don't like one you can enjoy the other. this video is boring.
1974Stella4star 4 years ago
Hey, I just got back from Oasis 20 science fiction convention in Orlando, Florida. You can check out my video.
DrZarkloff 4 years ago
Since when is Gaiman a SF author? He writes more fantasy than sf...
suddenmovement 4 years ago 2
Well Stardust can be considered both Fantasy and Science Fiction. He's also done a science fiction comic (the writing part, that is), but I can't remember the name.
wearejanne 4 years ago
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how do such mediocre people get famous?
shadowkunt 4 years ago
He isn't mediocre in the least.
generaldom 4 years ago 3
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generaldom. i think Gaiman is very average a fiction writer, i think it must be good luck on his part. and yes, i have read his books anansi boys coraline and stardust. and i think he is mediocre.
amarbleinspace 4 years ago
Well he's certainly popular, I enjoy his writing for what it is, delightful and clever. It's not brilliant or anything, but it's his own art, and everyone ought to have the right to that.
Jcolinsol 4 years ago
apparently you didn't pay much attention to any of his work. his book american gods changed my very ideas on god and the gods.
wakingribbons 4 years ago
And, indeed, the inherent nature of America itself...
Lisanye2 4 years ago
I did not like Anansi Boys very much, but Stardust was excellent for the plot. Very excellent, in fact, much more so than the movie.
And did you ever read The Sandman? That is, like, the best frakking comic series in human history.
knifeofspaghetti 4 years ago
I did not read Stardust but I thought the movie was unwatchable. The only reason I did go watch it was because it was written by Gaiman. Such a disappointment. But yes, Sandman, beautiful beyond words.
MobiusCoin 4 years ago
Have you read American Gods, Good Omens, or any of the Sandman graphic novels (comics, maybe, I'm not sure of the classificatios)? Those are some of his best, after all.
ChalybsLevitas 3 years ago
OMG! I LOVE his Sandman GNs! Aren't they the Best?
sleepygothgirl 3 years ago 4
"Graphic novel"? I think you mean "comic book."
mjn76 3 years ago
No we mean "Graphic novel".
Comic books are printed weekly to monthly,
Were as Graphic Novels are compalations of a series of comic books printed as One big book when a story or series is finnished.
sleepygothgirl 3 years ago 3
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sleepy,
Do you normally bend over backwards to make things sound more important than they actually are? Sheesh.
mjn76 3 years ago
graphic novels represent motherchucker/
yo yo yo
mashdbanana 3 years ago
I feaking LOVED Good Omens!
I made everyone of my friends read it over the summer and then we laughed about it.
What did you think of The Anasi Boys?
sleepygothgirl 3 years ago
Mediocre? Neil Gaiman? Are you out of your mind?
ruloaas 4 years ago 7
That can be asked of most celebrities. But I wouldn't apply this to Mr. Gaiman, however, since I find his work delightful, even if you find it mediocre.
blindfolding 4 years ago
shouldn't the question be, "how do such judgmental idiots like you manage to even learn to write?"
mistermilluki 4 years ago
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dont take it personally. i liked The Sandman too when i was your age. you must be 15 or 16 right?
shadowkunt 4 years ago
Might I ask then, exactly what graphic novels you'd consider to be exemplary, then? Or, in that sense, modern fantasy novels?
I'd like to know what your comparisons are.
Personally, I consider him a master, but I've always prefered his short stories to his full blown novels. I think thewy do better shorter than longer, save for American Gods. But of course, that's just me.
PatchworkGirlofOZ 4 years ago
Then you cant have read Good Omens...
seechao 4 years ago
If you're adressing me, then, I must say I have read Good Omens and adored it. However, that was a joint effort, and I was more reffering to his solo work.
PatchworkGirlofOZ 4 years ago
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ah, you're asian. now i understand. it must all seem so wonderful to you, since your first language isn't english. you can glide over the disparities, ignore the masturbatory use of adjectives, and pretend you're living in london with john constantine, and not in the phillines in a go-go bar.
shadowkunt 4 years ago
oooh...donuts...
I mean...Neil Gaiman. *grin*
Great stuff!
Thank you.
wordwan
wordwan 4 years ago
no author reads his own work as well as neil...thx for posting this
brabon 5 years ago
The greatest modern author and weaver of stories.
I heard he is attached to directing the film adaptation of his short novel 'Coraline'.
Can't wait.
theamazingstu 5 years ago
Good instructions! ~_^ I wouldn't trust the wolves much though, and be more suspicious of creatures that tell you they hunger...they may decide to eat You.
vikio452 5 years ago
Especially if they come out of your walls!
lynneelf 2 years ago
What a wonderful poem! =)
Romperjet 5 years ago
why does this have only six ratings when some mildly entertaining video about mentos and diet coke has thousands. i wish more would at least consider looking for things outside the obvious. And also that i was a better speller with proper gramar.
hobothehill 5 years ago
It probably only has six ratings because there are so many versions of it posted...?
Romperjet 5 years ago
yep
ImagineBGP 5 years ago
He is quite lovely, isnt he?
kermit9978 5 years ago 3
I was in Berkeley that night, front row... gosh I love Neil Gaiman's little voices when he reads (especially his frightened ingenue voice).
jengough 5 years ago
I do adore Neil and his work.
He is a lovely fellow...I should very much like to see him live.
beowolfe03 5 years ago