The thing that really struck me when I went to junior high was class. I grew up on a pretty poor street, but the school district I was in included some fine neighborhoods - so I got to know a couple of the kids from those places and went to their houses and experienced such culture shock.
Lynda BarryThe minute you understand racism, you're responsible for being racist. It's like eating from the tree of knowledge.
Lynda BarryI grew up in a house that had a whole lot of trouble. As much trouble as you could imagine.
Lynda BarryI was unable to sleep and I would stay up and draw these little cartoons. Then a friend showed them around. Before I knew it I was a cartoonist.
Lynda Barry