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“I wanted to get paid to sharpen pencils originally just because I thought it would be fun.”

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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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“I didn't dare to dream of making money. But now of course, I've made many thousands of dollars sharpening pencils.”

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