I found myself compelled - like this weird, shameful compulsion - to draw cute animals. Lynda Barry animalcompelcompulsion Change image and share on social
If I didn't try to eavesdrop on every bus ride I take or look for the humor when I go for a walk, I would just be depressed all the time. Lynda Barry busdepresseavesdrop Change image and share on social
I listen like mad to any conversation taking place next to me just trying to hear why this is funny. Women's restrooms are especially great. I wash my hands twice waiting for people to come in and start talking. Lynda Barry conversationfunnygreat share on social
For 'Picture This,' I wanted it to be a drawing book that didn't have any instructions about drawing, beyond the real simple stuff you'd find like in a Bazooka bubblegum wrapper, or in 'Highlights' magazine. I just wanted it to be feelings about looking and seeing and pictures. Lynda Barry bazookabookbubblegum share on social
My mom didn't want me to go to college. She didn't want me to read - when I read, I may as well have been holding a pineapple. Lynda Barry collegeholdmom Change image and share on social
The library was open for one hour after school let out. I hid there, looking at art books and reading poetry. Lynda Barry artbookhide Change image and share on social
For horror movies, color is reassuring because, at least in older films, it adds to the fakey-ness. Lynda Barry addcolorfakey Change image and share on social
In life there are always these things happening if you can just get the joke. Lynda Barry happenjokelife Change image and share on social
I grew up in a house that had a whole lot of trouble. As much trouble as you could imagine. Lynda Barry growhouseimagine Change image and share on social
