My imagination is my polestar; I steer by that.

Meaning of the quote

Your imagination is like a star in the sky that you can use to guide you. Just like a ship uses the North Star to find its way, you can use your imagination to decide which direction to go and what to do. Your imagination can show you the path forward and help you make important decisions.

About Clive Barker

Clive Barker, an English writer, filmmaker, and visual artist, rose to prominence in the 1980s with his horror stories. He has since written numerous novels, had his works adapted into films like the Hellraiser and Candyman series, and has also created characters and series for comic books.

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