Warren Ellis (1968) English comics and fiction writer
Source: Doktor Sleepless, Volume 1: Engines of Desire
“A good idea turns every cog in your mind, making you scared of bed in case the whole machine grinds to a halt.”
Cited in: Andrew Razeghi (2008), The Riddle: Where Ideas Come From and How to Have Better Ones. p. 104
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