Lynda Barry
Born: 01-01-1956
Lynda Barry is an acclaimed cartoonist, author, and educator known for her evocative work in graphic novels and comics. Her celebrated creations, like "Ernie Pook's Comeek," blend humor, poignant storytelling, and vivid illustrations. Barry's innovative approach to creativity and storytelling extends into her teaching, where she encourages exploration of imagination. A MacArthur Fellow, her influence spans both literary and academic circles, championing the power of art and narrative.
Book summaries for books written by Lynda Barry
Quotes
The only thing I found impressive about her was how she could smoke a cigarette with one hand and hold a beer with the other.
I was so mad I couldn't swallow.
I had the feeling that everything was perfectly arranged and inevitable.
I was tired of striving to be different.
I had to write down my feelings about them and then write down my feelings about my feelings.
What I missed most was the feeling of being loved and worth something.
I couldn't help feeling like I was missing something I would never get back.
I felt like I had just swallowed a bucket of rocks.
I was in a state of constant vigilance, waiting for an attack.
It was the first time I realized that I could have a friend who could be completely different from me.
I couldn't help but feel that something was about to go horribly wrong.
I was a little worried about the fact that I was always thinking that I was different from everyone else. I was a little worried that I might be weird.