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Quote by Walt Kelly

“You got to be yourself, you got to discard all the bull and get YOU across ... and get what you have to say across.”

Quote by Walt Kelly

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Walt Kelly was an American animator and cartoonist best known for creating the iconic comic strip "Pogo." Born on August 25, 1913, he worked at Disney during its golden age, contributing to classic films like "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" and "Fantasia." In 1948, he launched the "Pogo" comic strip featuring a possum character, which became renowned for its sharp political satire and social commentary. Kelly won the prestigious Reuben Award in 1951. He passed away on October 18, 1973, at age 60, leaving a lasting legacy in American comic history. more

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