"Be your own kind of beautiful."
This quote by Noelle Stevenson encourages individuality and self-acceptance. It suggests that everyone has unique qualities and appearances that make them special, and they should embrace their authentic selves rather than trying to conform to societal norms or beauty standards. By being true to oneself, one can radiate an inner beauty that is genuine and powerful, making them uniquely beautiful in their own way.
"The best thing to hold onto in life is each other."
This quote by Noelle Stevenson emphasizes the importance of human connection in our lives. It suggests that the most valuable aspect of life is the relationships we form with one another, rather than material possessions or personal achievements. The implication is that through these connections, we find meaning, support, and companionship during our journey through life. This quote serves as a reminder to prioritize our relationships with others and strengthen them to face life's challenges together.
"I think we can all be heroes if we try, in our lives, in our way."
This quote suggests that everyone has the potential to act heroically in their own unique ways, within the context of their lives. It encourages individuals to strive for positive change, kindness, and courage in their daily endeavors, ultimately empowering them to make a difference in the world around them.
"The world isn't split into good and bad people. It's split into people who help you, indifferent people, and those who mess with you."
This quote suggests that it is more productive to categorize individuals based on their actions towards others rather than labeling them as inherently good or bad. It emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding that most people are complex and may behave differently in different situations. Furthermore, it highlights the presence of both helpful and harmful individuals, with a reminder that indifference should not be mistaken for apathy or indifference from others.
"You're not a villain for doing what you have to survive. You're not a hero for sacrificing yourself for others. You're just living your life." -Nikolai Lantsov (character by Noelle Stevenson in Leigh Bardugo's King of Scars)
This quote emphasizes the complexity of moral judgement and the simplification of human actions into labels like "villain" or "hero." It suggests that people are not inherently good or evil, but rather they make choices to survive and thrive in their circumstances. Survival may lead some to actions traditionally labeled as villainous, while self-sacrifice does not necessarily make one a hero. Instead, the focus should be on understanding individuals' motivations and recognizing that everyone is simply living their lives under various pressures and circumstances.
It's easy to feel like you don't have any control over yourself or your life or your body as a teen - everything is changing so fast, and a lot of it feels so outside of your power. I think that's why a lot of teens form really strong attachments to fictional characters or celebrities, draw their own characters or write themselves into fan fiction.
- Noelle Stevenson
It was definitely a very appealing prospect to be in a company, especially as an art student: we had it hammered into us that the odds of us finding a job, especially fresh out of school, was very slim, and we could expect to work as a bartender for the next three years after we graduate.
- Noelle Stevenson
I really liked Quentin Blake, who did all of Roald Dahl's stuff. I don't think I really got Quentin Blake as a kid, but as I grew older, I really appreciated the kind of knowledge and the skill that went into those seemingly effortless drawings, and I really wanted to capture some of that in my own work.
- Noelle Stevenson
The good thing about doing a comic that's entirely my own voice as a debut is that people approached me with similar jobs, with stuff that they knew that I could do justice to because they had read what I'd already done. It meant that I was getting jobs that I was actually interested in, and I didn't have to prove myself on someone else's property.
- Noelle Stevenson
I personally always have a hard time relating to queer characters in media because I didn't really see myself in them. They were kind of pigeonholed early on as the gay character, and they would naturally end up with the other gay character who would emerge at some point as their love interest.
- Noelle Stevenson
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