I found myself sitting in a comfortable office, the walls adorned with comic book memorabilia and framed posters of legendary characters. It was surreal to be in the presence of Stan Lee, the iconic figure who had crafted so many worlds and heroes that had defined generations. The air was filled with a sense of reverence and inspiration, a tangible reminder of the creativity and innovation that had flowed through this very room.

Stan Lee sat across from me, his larger-than-life presence tempered by a warm, approachable demeanor. His eyes twinkled with wisdom and experience as he leaned slightly forward, eager to impart some of the invaluable lessons he had gathered over the years.

"If you have an idea that you think is genuinely good, don't let some idiot talk you out of it," he began, his voice carrying the authority of someone who had seen and done it all. His gaze was steady, filled with encouragement and sincerity.

*His words sank deep into my consciousness, striking a chord of belief and resolve. "That doesn't mean that every wild notion you come up with is gonna be genius," he continued, a knowing smile playing at the corners of his mouth. "But if there's something that you feel is good, something that you want to do, something that means something to you—try to do it."

"I think you can only do your best work if you're doing what you want to do and if you're doing it the way you think it should be done," he explained. "And if you can take pride after you've done it, no matter what it is, you can look at it and say 'I did that. I think it's pretty damn good.' That's a great feeling. "So don't let idiots talk you out of something that you think is good. Just do your thing, do it as well as you can. That's the important thing. Don't shirk—whatever you do, give it your best shot, you'll be glad you did.""