The average politician was crooked. That was my ambition, to be a crooked politician. I'd see them in these restaurants, and they'd all hold these conferences. I'd see politicians who were supposed to be on opposite sides of issues all together at one table.

Mort Meskin was a consummate professional, dedicated to his work. A great talent.

I couldn't draw anything that was too outlandish or too horrible. I never did that. What I did draw was something intriguing. There was something about this monster that you could live with. If you saw him you wouldn't faint dead away.

Perfectionists are their own devils.

I didn't save my money for a lawyer. I was a very young man, and saved my money for having a good time.

I'm not interested in the ego trip of creating or not creating. I'm interested in selling a magazine. Rock-bottom, I sell magazines. I'm a thorough professional who does his job.

I achieved perfection, my type of perfection - visual storytelling. Storytelling was my style.