Lynn Johnston

The toughest question has always been, "How do you get your ideas?" How do you answer that? It's like asking runners how…

— Lynn Johnston

Complaining is good for you as long as you're not complaining to the person you're complaining about.

— Lynn Johnston

Never tell anyone that you're writing a book, going on a diet, exercising, taking a course, or quitting smoking. They'll encourage you…

— Lynn Johnston

You see, anything I imagined, I could draw.

— Lynn Johnston

We are all born with wonderful gifts. We use these gifts to express ourselves, to amuse, to strengthen, and to communicate. We…

— Lynn Johnston

When Kate was born, she was born into a world of joy and happiness and confidence. The difference between the children is…

— Lynn Johnston

An apology is the superglue of life. It can repair just about anything.

— Lynn Johnston

Memories and magic is what Christmas is all about.

— Lynn Johnston

You don't have to die in order to make a living.

— Lynn Johnston

The most profound statements are often said in silence.

— Lynn Johnston

Mom and Dad would stay in bed on Sunday morning, but the kids would have to go to church.

— Lynn Johnston

In a way, a certain amount of self-criticism is a good thing, because it keeps you humble. Realizing that no matter what…

— Lynn Johnston

It's taken me a long time to become the person I am, for all the ugliness to fall away. The rotten flesh…

— Lynn Johnston

Every time I "get with the program"... somebody changes the channel.

— Lynn Johnston

I was just so lucky to have a wonderful life after a tough marriage

— Lynn Johnston

I loved the Little Lulu stories, where she would fantasize that her bedroom rug would turn into a pool of water, and…

— Lynn Johnston

When you're shy, a camera becomes an entry into life. It was a kind of shield I could hide my shyness behind,…

— Lynn Johnston

I'm not just buying a car... I'm buying a lifestyle!

— Lynn Johnston

And my father was a comic. He could play any musical instrument. He loved to perform. He was a wonderfully comedic character.…

— Lynn Johnston

My brother was a great audience, and if he liked the picture, he would laugh and laugh and laugh, and he would…

— Lynn Johnston

Yes, and when I had Aaron, he left me, and I didn't know how to raise a child. And I wasn't close…

— Lynn Johnston

Aaron and I will be joined at the hip until the day we die. We have loved and hated each other since…

— Lynn Johnston

After I got this job at the syndicate, I started sending them money so they could go on trips and do the…

— Lynn Johnston

I had a terrible marriage the first time around because I had no self-confidence, even though I had tremendous self-confidence.

— Lynn Johnston

Only a couple of times have I ever been to church and felt enlightened by it

— Lynn Johnston