The problem with the future is that it keeps turning into the present.
BILL WATTERSONOn the other hand, the mass media is disintegrating, and audiences are atomizing. I suspect comics will have less widespread cultural impact and make a lot less money.
More Bill Watterson Quotes
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I thought my life would seem more interesting with a musical score and a laugh track.
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I try to make everyone’s day a little more surreal.
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The whole idea of hobknobbing and schmoozing and the concept of an “elite” class of celebrities better than the common people has always made my stomach turn.
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Calvin: Trick or treat! Adult: Where’s your costume? What are you supposed to be? Calvin: I’m yet another resource-consuming kid in an overpopulated planet.
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The way Calvin’s brain is wired, you can almost hear the fuses blowing.
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Every time I’ve built character, I’ve regretted it.
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We don’t devote enough scientific research to finding a cure for jerks.
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Dad, how do soldiers killing each other solve the world’s problems?
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That’s the difference between me and the rest of the world. Happiness isn’t good enough for me! I demand euphoria!
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Life is like topography, Hobbes. There are summits of happiness and success, flat stretches of boring routine and valleys of frustration and failure.
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[Calvin and Hobbes are playing Scrabble] Calvin: Ha! I’ve got a great word and it’s on a “Double word score” box! Hobbes: “ZQFMGB” isn’t a word! It doesn’t even have a vowel! Calvin: It is so a word! It’s a worm found in New Guinea!
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I’ve been amazed at how one idea leads to others if I allow my mind to play and wander.
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Everybody I know fails the acid test of friendship.
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At that time, we turn around and say, yes, this is obviously where I was going all along. It’s a good idea to try to enjoy the scenery on the detours, because you’ll probably take a few.
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My likely historical significance is a terrible burden. ~ Calvin
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