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“Obviously, I never had to sketch anything out. To me, that was the appeal of working with clip art, working digitally. You make it and it's done.”

Quote by David Rees

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David Rees, born on June 22, 1972, is a renowned cartoonist known for his unique style of satire and humor, which has won him a wide audience. more

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