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.

Boy, there's nothing worse than an inscrutable omen.

Calvin: Life's a lot more fun when you aren't responsible for your actions.

Reality continues to ruin my life.

There's more to this world than just people, you know.

There are no restrictions of taste, approach, or subject matter. The gatekeepers are gone, so the prospect for new and different voices is exciting. Or at least it will be if anyone reads them. And it will be even more exciting if anyone pays for them. It's hard to charge admission without a gate.

To invent your own life's meaning is not easy, but it's still allowed, and I think you'll be happier for the trouble.