Its one thing to have a relationship, to lay your hands on it, and another to make it continue and last. Thats something I havent talked about much in my comic strips, and its certainly something Im interested in. – Lynda Barry
My mom didnt want me to go to college. She didnt want me to read – when I read, I may as well have been holding a pineapple. – Lynda Barry
I do love to eavesdrop. Its inspirational, not only for subject matter but for actual dialogue, the way people talk. – Lynda Barry
If I didnt try to eavesdrop on every bus ride I take or look for the humor when I go for a walk, I would just be depressed all the time. – Lynda Barry
I listen like mad to any conversation taking place next to me just trying to hear why this is funny. Womens restrooms are especially great. I wash my hands twice waiting for people to come in and start talking. – Lynda Barry
I live in constant fear of being fired or dropped for that dark part of my work I cant control. – Lynda Barry
If it is your time, love will track you down like a cruise missile. – Lynda Barry
My goal on my bucket list is to write a romantic comedy movie. – Lynda Barry
The library was open for one hour after school let out. I hid there, looking at art books and reading poetry. – Lynda Barry
For horror movies, color is reassuring because, at least in older films, it adds to the fakey-ness. – Lynda Barry
Humor is such a wonderful thing, helping you realize what a fool you are but how beautiful that is at the same time. – Lynda Barry
I need to be cheered up a lot. I think funny people are people who need to be cheered up. – Lynda Barry
Love is an exploding cigar we willingly smoke. – Lynda Barry
