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Editorial cartoonist

Pat Oliphant, born on July 24, 1935, is an accomplished American editorial cartoonist. Known for his sharp wit and insightful commentary, his work often addresses political and social issues with a distinctive style.

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“Even if you go to Australia today, it's very much like visiting a state you haven't been to.”

Ifs States Today Havens Australia Visiting

Book:Oliphant's Anthem

Source: Oliphant's Anthem

“If it were not for the fact that editors have become so timorous in these politically correct times, I would probably have a greater readership than I have.”

Ifs Facts Greater Editors Politically Correct Readership

Book:Oliphant's Anthem

Source: Oliphant's Anthem

“One-newspaper towns are not good because all the surviving newspaper does is print money. They make 25 percent on their money every year, and if they go down to 22 percent, they start laying people off.”

People Ifs Years Doe Percent Towns Newspapers Print Surviving

Book:Oliphant's Anthem

Source: Oliphant's Anthem

“Correct me if I'm wrong - the gizmo is connected to the flingflang connected to the watzis, watzis connected to the doo-dad connected to the ding dong.”

Ifs Dad Connected

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“Journalism was looked upon as a more noble thing than it is now. I don't know if it carries the same cachet that it did then.”

Ifs Knows Noble Journalism Carrie

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About the Author

Born: July 24, 1935
Known for: Editorial cartoonist
Quotes: 17

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