Quotes by Stephan Pastis

About Stephan Pastis:

Stephan Thomas Pastis is an American cartoonist and the creator of the comic strip Pearls Before Swine. He has since begun writing children's chapter books, commencing the release of Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made and the second and third Timmy Failure, which debuted at #4 on The New York Times Best Seller list for Children's Middle Grade Books.
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The principles of comedy are the principles of comedy. I can hear funny.

Stephan Pastis

Thomas, my 15-year-old, is effectively my editor, I've always trusted his voice, more than anybody, on the strip for years. He has one of those ears that's just tuned to the rhythm of humor, so if he says something's not funny, my stomach just hurts ...

Stephan Pastis

I know I can always draw, but I actually love the writing the most.

Stephan Pastis

I never feel burdened or overwhelmed by my work. People tell you to find something you love for a career, and I have. That makes me feel very lucky.

Stephan Pastis

I like characters like Ignatius Reilly in 'A Confederacy of Dunces' and Ricky Gervais's character in 'The Office.' They think one thing about themselves, but the truth is as far from that as it can be. So I began to think about how to put that kind o...

Stephan Pastis

Author Bio

  • NameStephan Pastis
  • DescriptionAmerican cartoonist
  • BornJanuary 16, 1968
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionCartoonist