“Darkness and light depend on each other to exist.” – Musician and podcaster J.D. Reager on the The Monkees’ musical genius, learning to live with darkness, and never being too punk rock for a maple latte

“The trick is to start.” – Animator Melissa Goodwin Shepherd on managing distractions, making every project your own, and the importance of surrounding yourself with creative people

"Decide to stay open to inspiration." – TV writer Andrew Secunda on the balance between creative play and hard work, and the importance of teaching your brain to trust you