I like maxims that don't encourage behavior modification.
Once it's too late, you appreciate what a miracle life is.
The score is still Q to 12!
If you've got more ambiguous characters or stock stereotypes, the plastic comes through and they don't work as well.
I don't enjoy lettering very much, but that's the way I write and that belongs in the strip because the strip is a reflection of me.
I find my life is a lot easier the lower I keep everyone's expectations.