I don't write about certain arguments I have with my wife. I'd get my head torn off if wrote about certain things.

I met Robert Crumb in 1962; he lived in Cleveland for a while. I took a look at his stuff. Crumb was doing stuff beyond what other writers and artists were doing. It was a step beyond Mad.

It seemed to me you could do anything in comics. So I started doing my thing, which is mainly influenced by novelists, stand-up comedians, that sort of thing

It didnt take long to establish myself, as far as people thinking my work was good. They liked it from the start.

You do not pursue potential conflict unless you hold power over your foe.

I don't write about certain arguments I have with my wife. I'd get my head torn off if wrote about certain things.

People who are readers of fiction aren't particularly interested in comic books.