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“At one time Tribune Syndicate emptied out their storeroom. They put tables full of original cartoons down in the lobby and said take one if you want one. The comics were simply a burden to them.”

Quote by Mort Walker

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Mort Walker, a renowned comic strip creator, was born on September 3, 1923. He is best known for creating iconic comic strips such as 'Beetle Bailey' and 'Hi and Lois'. more

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