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

It's extremely seldom that anybody wants me to change what I've written about them. Generally I portray them in a good light, if they're friends

I've probably had my day in the sun. I think I've influenced a lot of comic book writers

I think comics have far more potential than a lot of people realize.

I don't think I made any really big mistakes; it's just that I chose something difficult to do. Looking back, I suppose I should be grateful that I got as far as I got.

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.

Since about 1980 Kenny Werner has been one of jazz’s unsung heroes