Cathy was the first widely syndicated humor strip created by a woman. The strip was pretty revolutionary at the time not only because it starred a female, but also because it was so emotionally honest about all the conflicting feelings many women had in 1976.

There are only two secrets to a slimmer shape ... High heels and shoulder pads!

Animal welfare issues have always been important to me.

I'm most proud of having created something that men never completely get.

After 14 years of dieting, there are only two things I've never lost. Hope and weight.

Otherwise, my whole career has just been flinging myself at whatever is most overdue first and letting everything else stack up.

Defy your own group. Rebel against yourself.