“There are certain children who are told they are too sensitive, and there are certain adults who believe sensitivity is a problem that can be fixed in the way that crooked teeth can be fixed and made straight. And when these two come together you get a fairytale, a kind of story with hopelessness in it. I believe there is something in these old stories that does what singing does to words. They have transformational capabilities, in the way melody can transform mood. They can't transform your actual situation, but they can transform your experience of it. We don't create a fantasy world to escape reality, we create it to be able to stay. I believe we have always done this, used images to stand and understand what otherwise would be intolerable.”
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Lynda Barry, born on January 2, 1956, is a renowned cartoonist. Her works are known for their unique style and profound themes, covering personal experiences, social phenomena, and philosophical thoughts. Barry's contributions have had a significant impact on the comic industry, and her creative approach and narrative techniques have provided new perspectives for subsequent cartoonists. more
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