I'd always enjoyed the comics more, and felt that as long…
“I'd always enjoyed the comics more, and felt that as long as I was unemployed it would be a good chance to pursue that and see what response I could get from asyndicate, as I didn't have anything to lose at that point. So I drew up a comic strip - this was in 1980 - and sent it off and got rejected. I continued that for five years with different comic strip examples 'til finally Calvin and Hobbes came together. But it's been a long road.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Persistence in creative work, despite setbacks, can eventually lead to breakthrough success.
In simple terms: Keep creating despite rejection.
Key Takeaway
Never give up on your art.
Themes
perseverance
creativity
career development
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- self‑publishing
- portfolio building
- networking with editors
Key Concepts
comic art
rejection resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What project will you pursue despite fear?
- How can you turn rejection into learning?
A Different Perspective
Success may require external opportunities beyond persistence.