Chance Quote by Bill Watterson
“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
Source Interview: The Comics Journal, 1990
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.
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