HOBBES: Virtue needs some cheaper thrills.

Life is full of surprises, but never when you need one.

Creating a life that reflects your values and satisfies your soul is a rare achievement.

Instead of asking what's wrong with rampant consumerism, we ought to be asking, 'What justifies it?' Popular art does not have to pander to the lowest level of intelligence and taste.

I write separately from the inking up. I'm sure this varies from cartoonist to cartoonist; I find that the writing is the hard part and the drawing is the fun part.

For me, it's been liberating to put myself in the mind of a fictitious six year-old each day, and rediscover my own curiosity. I've been amazed at how one idea leads to others if I allow my mind to play and wander.

That's the difference between me and the rest of the world. Happiness isn't good enough for me! I demand euphoria!