Nick Denton Quotes

Creativity is just connecting things. When you ask creative people how they did something, they feel a little guilty because they didn't really do it, they just saw something. It seemed obvious to them after a while. That's because they were able to connect experiences they've had and synthesize new things.

If you're thinking about the idea in the shower. If you're thinking about the idea while you're walking your dog, there's probably something to it.

When you have a creative mind it doesn't stop going.

The creative process is not controlled by a switch you can simply turn on or off; it's with you all the time.

There is no prescribed route to follow to arrive at a new idea. You have to make the intuitive leap.

The period of time just before you awaken is the time I have my most creative thoughts and discover the best solutions.

Most organizations do not value imagination, do not encourage it, do not reward it. In many cases, they don't even think about it. But if you're not thinking about imagination, I guarantee you're not going to have meaningful innovation.

I get lost in my right brain, especially in creative things.

Man is a genius when he is dreaming.

Creativity comes from a conflict of ideas.

The creative process is mysterious; a conversation, a ride in the car, or a melody can trigger something.

You don't get inspiration sitting at a drawing board or in front of your computer.

It's not enough to tell people to be creative; they need to know how, and what to create.

I get ideas from everywhere: movies, books, movies, nature - it comes into my brain, it sits there for a while, and it starts coming back out.

I think creativity is spiritual. I absolutely believe that.

Creativity is the power to connect the seemingly unconnected.

The best way to renew thought is to go outside the human imagination.

You can't rush inspiration.

I'm always coming up with ideas that have been inspired by memories, everyday life and this and that and the other.

Kevin's mind goes to extremely interesting places. Every time we get a script, I go, 'Oh my God, I really didn't see that coming'.

The longer I look at something, the more my imagination churns and I can find somewhere to put it.

I'm always looking for the creative spark. Always.

Creativity is, after all, lauded as the engine of business innovation.

I love creating. I love being with creative people who can think quickly on their feet.

Creative ideas aren't like Jenga blocks, where they fall apart and you've got to start from scratch, though it can feel that way.