People who need to be thanked:

Ayreon - A neo-prog / space rock group led by Arjen Lucassen. They not only supplied me with countless hours of wonderful and inspirational music, but also gave me the perfect title for this creation of mine. As upset as I was to learn that they shared some of my ideas, I was glad for the entertainment they provided. They also, indirectly, taught me that there are very few original ideas, just original ways to express them. They use rock operas, I use web comics.

Jack - Or rather, Jack's creator David Hopkins. Discovering his comic rekindled my love of webcomics, showing me that real emotions can be carried, as if telepathically, by a simple image or a few words. It inspired me to put some of my ideas and scraps of talent to use and make something that is entertaining. If I can touch just one person like he has done for me (and countless others) then my life will be complete.

My friends - Though they may not be overly zealous about my creations, and some of them could care less about furries or webcomics, they support me anyway. Without their help and guidance, I might stray off the path and do something foolish that I might regret for many years afterward. Never before have I heard of such devotion amongst a small group, and I feel that bond is nearly unbreakable. I hope to repay them as best I can for the years of kindness and generosity they've shown me... just once I get out of my never ending debt.

My Grandmother - She is the only person who is even the slightest bit responsible for my desire to create art. I remember being so amazed that she turned liquid paint and blank canvas into a picture of birds, or flowers, or a couple in a boat. My medium is a pencil, my characters far more abstract, but it's the same notion.

My Father - Though he has his quirks, he tries his best to give me support.

People who I won't ever thank:

The rest of my family - They are mostly self-centered, idiotic, and preachy. If I never see any of them again, that's perfectly alright.

Anyone who ever spams me - Can we get rid of these people already?


-Mariner
brent@bowser.com


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