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Al Jaffee11 quotes“But when I would write a story – I know it’s going to sound almost ridiculous and infantile – I would, in a way, start living it.”
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Almost every cartoonist, when he’s sitting down to draw a funny face.
Al JaffeeAl Jaffee When I had independence, it was a constant battle within me to figure out when am I on my own.
Al JaffeeAl Jaffee I guess if people all followed the basic principles of their own religions, they would love everybody instead of hating half the world.
Al JaffeeAl Jaffee And also the insecurity that my life engendered, especially as a freelance cartoonist.
Al JaffeeAl Jaffee A lot of that we see today, where the Muslims are against the Christians and the Christians are against Jews and the Jews are against Arabs – I mean, it just it goes on and on and on.
Al JaffeeAl Jaffee Kept me in a constant state of anxiety as to whether I am going to be able to meet my financial obligations.
Al JaffeeAl Jaffee Book dedication To myself, without whose inspired and tireless efforts this book would not have been possible.
Al JaffeeAl Jaffee if you watch him closely, his mouth is gonna curl to the expression that he’s drawing.
Al JaffeeAl Jaffee When you live from freelance check to freelance check, your mind is always on “What’s the next piece I’m going to write, or draw, that’ll pay this month’s rent?” And so going out to play ball with my kids was a low priority.
Al JaffeeAl Jaffee I don’t have anything against organized religions, except when they engender hatred for other religions.
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