Every one of us who’s ever had a creative hankering probably understands this, except for the few who make it big. For me, writing and filmmaking certainly don’t pay. Not yet. :-)
“Cartoonists’ dirty secret is that we tend to come up with stories that involve things that are really fun to draw.” Frank Miller
“I never studied art, but taught myself to draw by imitating the New Yorker cartoonists of that day, instead of doing my homework.” Bil Keane
“Old cartoonists never retire, they just erase away.” Mort Walker
“Such is the nature of comic strips. Once established, their half-life is usually more than nuclear waste. Typically, the end result is lazy, rich cartoonists.” Berkeley Breathed
favm almost 5 years ago
That is a real crime.
pschearer Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Yet they just don’t stop! What’s WRONG with them?!
Gent almost 5 years ago
It’s a five letter word. Maybe it’s C O M I C doesn’t pay!
David McElroy almost 5 years ago
Every one of us who’s ever had a creative hankering probably understands this, except for the few who make it big. For me, writing and filmmaking certainly don’t pay. Not yet. :-)
Andrew Sleeth almost 5 years ago
Obviously your parents didn’t pay enough for your education, Dave … one where the teachers at least taught you how to count to five.
J Quest almost 5 years ago
I’m going with “Crabs”….
Zen-of-Zinfandel almost 5 years ago
Dave knows that corny does pay.
NORTHIDAHO almost 5 years ago
The “E” in crime should have been turned.
morningglory73 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
As for me, I’m glad for the cartoons, makes my day. Love the funny papers. Keep it up!
Yakety Sax almost 5 years ago
“Cartoonists’ dirty secret is that we tend to come up with stories that involve things that are really fun to draw.” Frank Miller
“I never studied art, but taught myself to draw by imitating the New Yorker cartoonists of that day, instead of doing my homework.” Bil Keane
“Old cartoonists never retire, they just erase away.” Mort Walker
“Such is the nature of comic strips. Once established, their half-life is usually more than nuclear waste. Typically, the end result is lazy, rich cartoonists.” Berkeley Breathed
The Reader Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Somebody’s been looking at his bank balance.
zeexenon almost 5 years ago
Just demand wider distribution. Simple.
Ubintold almost 5 years ago
…….The Shadow knows.
chinadad99 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Dave, if I were your boss, you’d get a raise!
cuzinron47 almost 5 years ago
Nope, but you’re close.
angelolady Premium Member almost 5 years ago
The dog is very funny.
ChristopherSutler almost 5 years ago
Reality Check is in both local newspapers in my area. I think Whamond gets paid quite well.