Posted by The Man Who Shapes Minds at 161.38.1.119 on August 31, 2001 at 16:19:01:
Kevin,
I recently attended the Wizard World Comic-Con in Chicago to recruit students for the art school I work for and I happened to see you speak at the show. I have seen your movies and find them to be incredibly thought- provoking work. I also believe your writing work in DareDevil and Green Arrow to be some of the best ever. When I heard your inspiring words to your fans at Wizard, I saw quite an amazing thing in progress. You have one of the most awe-inspiring presences I have ever seen as a spokes- person for the arts. Many of my students walked away from the experience with the feeling that they could do what their heart tells them to do! It was wonderful to see that someone in the industry would take the time to help others in achieving their goal when so many try to deter them. As you know, this is not an indusry that pays so well, but one more of passion for an art form not so commonly understood. I wish there were more people like you out there to keep people true to themselves and to allow people to follow their dream...damn the outcome! Thanks for the help. In my profession, it gets tiring being the only one who sees the possibilities and give kids the push to dream.
Brian Scurr
Assistant Director of Admissions
Illinois Institute of Art/Art Institutes-Chicago.