"There I was limited to what happened the same way I am with Riel. It doesn't feel like a great burden to have your story, to some degree, set. I am enjoying figuring out what I think is the most dramatic way of telling this set of historical facts"

Chester Brown is describing his deal with the graphic novel Louis Riel, which informs the story of the Métis leader of the same name. Brown is stating that he is limited to the truths of the story, however he is still taking pleasure in the challenge of finding the most remarkable method to tell the story. He is acknowledging that it can be a burden to have the story currently set, but he is still discovering delight in the innovative procedure of bringing the story to life. Brown is stressing the importance of discovering the right balance between staying true to the facts and producing an engaging story. He is also highlighting the significance of creativity in storytelling, even when the story is already set.