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When the cartoonist is trying to talk honestly and seriously about life, then I believe he has a responsibility to think beyond satisfying the market's every whim and desire.

Bill Watterson

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Bill Watterson
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: July 5
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I think most of us would be horrified to meet ourselves and discover what everyone else already knows about us.
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I find my life is a lot easier the lower I keep everyone's expectations.
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That's the difference between me and the rest of the world. Happiness isn't good enough for me! I demand euphoria!
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For your information, I'm staying like this, and everyone else can just get used to it! If people don't like me the way I am, well TOUGH BEANS! It's a free country! I don't need anyone's permission to be the way I want! This is who I am - Take it or leave it!
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