Fact check: Neil Gaiman once famously lectured a fan that George R.R. Martin was not his bitch. As it turns out, Neil Gaiman knows a thing or two about making someone his bitch.

1. Summary of the results

The first part of the statement is accurate - Neil Gaiman did indeed make the famous statement defending George R.R. Martin, saying "George R.R. Martin is not your bitch" in response to fan complaints about Martin's writing pace ^{[1] [1]}. However, the second part of the statement appears to be a misleading interpretation that isn't supported by the provided sources.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original quote needs to be understood in its proper context - it was a defense of creative professionals' autonomy and their right to work at their own pace, not a statement about dominance or control ^[1].

The sources reveal significant additional context about Gaiman's own experiences with creative control, particularly in television:

• Gaiman has faced numerous challenges with TV and film adaptations of his work ^[2]
• The TV series "American Gods" experienced multiple showrunner changes and creative differences ^[3]
• The first season was well-received, but later seasons suffered from inconsistent creative vision ^[3]
• There were casting controversies and communication issues in the third season ^[4]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The statement contains significant bias and misrepresentation:

• It takes Gaiman's original quote, which was about protecting creative freedom ^[1], and twists it into an aggressive context
• The second part of the statement ("knows a thing or two about making someone his bitch") appears to be a complete fabrication, as none of the sources support this characterization
• While there were indeed creative conflicts in Gaiman's TV projects ^{[2] [3]}, these appear to be typical industry challenges rather than examples of domineering behavior

The statement appears to be attempting to create a narrative of hypocrisy, but this narrative isn't supported by the available evidence. Instead, the sources paint a picture of an author who has consistently advocated for creative freedom while dealing with the complex realities of collaborative media projects.