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Stephan Pastis
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Stephan Pastis
#### Cartoonist and Creator of Pearls Before Swine
Full Name and Common Aliases
Stephan Pastis is the pen name of American cartoonist Stephen Pastis.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on April 4, 1965, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Still active as a cartoonist.
Nationality and Profession(s)
American, Cartoonist
Early Life and Background
Growing up in a family that encouraged creativity and humor, Stephan Pastis developed his artistic skills from an early age. He attended the University of Maryland, where he studied business administration but soon found himself drawn to art classes. After college, Pastis worked as a graphic designer for several years before deciding to pursue a full-time career in cartooning.
Major Accomplishments
In 2000, Stephan Pastis launched his popular comic strip _Pearls Before Swine_, which has been syndicated by Universal Press Syndicate (now Andrews McMeel Syndication) since its debut. The strip features an array of eccentric characters and wacky misadventures, often exploring themes related to relationships, work-life balance, and social commentary.
Notable Works or Actions
_Pearls Before Swine_ has become one of the most widely read comic strips in the world, appearing in over 1,500 newspapers worldwide. Pastis's work is known for its unique blend of humor, satire, and poignancy. He has also released several books featuring his strip, including _Pearls Before Swine: A Pearls Before Swine Treasury_.
Impact and Legacy
Pastis's contributions to the world of cartooning have been significant. His success with _Pearls Before Swine_ paved the way for other comic strips and illustrators. He has also inspired a new generation of artists and writers through his work.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Stephan Pastis is widely quoted and remembered for his witty observations on life, relationships, and current events. His ability to balance humor with heart has resonated with readers worldwide, making him one of the most beloved cartoonists working today.
Quotes by Stephan Pastis
Stephan Pastis's insights on:
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Sticking to my schedule, I've gotten over seven months ahead, which allowed me to write a 'Pearls Before Swine' movie script for the big screen.
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Basically, I learned to read by reading 'Peanuts,' just wanting to know what they were saying. I was 4 or 5 or whatever. I think it's a fairly common story.
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A stand-up comedian faces the audiences and gets their immediate feedback. I hide behind the comic strip, and unless people write to me, I don't know what they think.
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If you’re from a certain generation, you basically learn to read with ‘Peanuts.’ It’s sort of the template for the modern strip. Its influence ceased to be noticed because it’s in everything.
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I’m very harsh on real estate agents. I’m not sure why. Maybe it’s because of how the call every small house ‘charming’ and every run-down house a ‘great fixer-upper’. Just once, I’d like them to show me a house and declare, ‘This one’s a piece of crap’.
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When I was at the University of California at Berkeley, I went to some classes that must have had more than four hundred students in them. I almost always sat in the far back of the auditorium so I could read the newspaper. I remember that I stayed late one day to ask the professor a question, and when I got up to him, all I could think to myself was, ‘So this is what the professor looks like.
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In memory of the esteemed Frederick Crocus, who’s not dead yet, but will be one day.
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