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Quote by Gary Larson

“Perspective was always important. There are some cartoonists who can stand at the foot of a building looking straight up and they'll capture it perfectly. And then there are those of us who do the same drawing and it's the goofiest-looking thing in the world. But after a while I guess you just learn what you're capable of and what you can and can't do.”

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Gary Larson

Gary Larson, born on August 14, 1950, is a renowned cartoonist known for his humor and satire. His most famous work is the 'The Far Side' comic strip, which has been syndicated in newspapers since 1980. Larson's unique perspective and humorous style have brought laughter and thought to readers worldwide. more

“I think it's vital to be honest with yourself. You do have to satisfy yourself first. If you're drawing something, you have to ask yourself if it's something you genuinely think is funny. Or is it starting to fall into just a category, just kind of a shtick thing? I think it's important for all cartoonists to be honest with themselves about their own sense of humor and what they're doing.”

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“I don't do any jokes that old. I might have maybe one or two jokes from high school that I still do.”

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“You get sick of jokes, you know. Either I do them on TV, and then you worry, like, "Oh, everyone's gonna see it," so you chuck it, or you just get sick of saying it. After a while, a joke, if you say it too much, just becomes contrived, or fake-sounding.”

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