In life there are always these things happening if you can just get the joke. Lynda Barry happenjokelife Change image and share on social
It's much easier to teach writing, because people are less shy about writing. If they're in a group, nobody can see what they're writing. When you're drawing, people get a little more nervous. Lynda Barry draweasygroup Change image and 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
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
Cartoonist was the weirdest name I finally let myself have. I would never say it. When I heard it I silently thought, what an awful word. Lynda Barry awfulcartoonistfinally Change image and share on social
I live in constant fear of being fired or dropped for that dark part of my work I can't control. Lynda Barry constantcontroldark 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
The minute you understand racism, you're responsible for being racist. It's like eating from the tree of knowledge. Lynda Barry eatknowledgeminute Change image and share on social
Going on Letterman is like going off the high dive. It's exhilarating, but after a while it wasn't the kind of thrill I enjoyed. Lynda Barry diveenjoyexhilarate Change image and share on social
I look crazy. I know I do. Been true since I was a kid! Lynda Barry crazykidtrue Change image and share on social
