The strips about the military do seem to provoke moving and thoughtful responses. It's nice when the strip resonates, but more importantly, I need to know when I'm getting something wrong. The last thing I want to do is contribute to the suffering that wounded warriors already endure. Garry Trudeau contributeendureimportantly share on social
Any time you bring sexuality into the comics pages, you have to brace for pushback. Garry Trudeau bracebringcomic Change image and share on social
There's always been some concern that adult subject matter should be quarantined from a page that attracts children. Unlike late at night, when 'South Park' and 'Colbert' are on, impressionable minds are wide awake when the newspaper arrives. Garry Trudeau adultarriveattract share on social
Comic strips are like a public utility. They're supposed to be there 365 days a year, and you're supposed to be able to hit the mark day after day. Garry Trudeau comicdayhit Change image and share on social
Because I was a diminutive, arty kid, I felt like a misfit in high school - but who doesn't? Garry Trudeau artydiminutivefelt Change image and share on social
There is nothing worse than annotated humour. Garry Trudeau annotatebadlyhumour Change image and share on social
Having stretched the boundaries some, I'm perfectly content now to work within them. 'Doonesbury' doesn't need to become 'South Park.' You won't ever see any singing turds. Garry Trudeau boundarycontentdoonesbury Change image and share on social
Humor can inform and break down stigma, which is a huge issue in the military. Garry Trudeau breakhugehumor Change image and share on social
When you're young, with less on the line, it's easier to be audacious, to experiment. So I introduced the concerns of my generation - politics, sex, drugs, rock-and-roll, etc. - to the comics page, which for many years caused a rolling furor. Garry Trudeau audaciouscausecomic share on social
I'm never happier than when I'm not working. The strip is a job - that's why I take money for it. It's a job I'm passionate about, but it's a job I totally leave in the studio when I walk out of here, unless I'm late and I have to work at home. I never think of the strip unless I'm compelled to. Garry Trudeau compelhappyhome share on social