"It's a vocation, not career"

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Notes to Self are longer journal entries from Seven Yrs Ago. I was 21 late 2014.

Drawing Out of Order - V+V - Marjane Satrapi + Chris Ware

“I still make sculptures in my basement, which I suppose adds to one’s sadness.” —Chris Ware

“Yes, you have so many friends on Facebook, but how many of them are gonna make you chicken soup?” —Marjane Satrapi

Arts—Don’t take it too seriously. It’s a vocation, not career

Don’t worry about notoriety, self-prescription. Prepare for yourself for failure.

Possible book titles: “Return to the Head”

“I am myself, so that’s great by definition.” —MS on her arrogance

“Don’t be arrogant. Your idea should be a light in the dark that guides you in the direction to follow. You shouldn’t have your light or you will be spoiled.” —MS

“A gun is not a plot point. It’s a device made to put a hole in people.” —Chris Ware

Cartoonist Gary Panter

“Any fiction should be instilling a type of empathy.” —CW

To Nicole,

“[The first thought you had today. Or the second.]”

Chris

or however you sign it

For commentary seven years later, go here.