I hope some historian will confirm that I was the first cartoonist to use the word 'booger' in a newspaper comic strip.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A trivial goal for a cartoonist reflects a humorous sense of legacy.
- In plain terms
- Wants to be known for using a silly word in a comic.
- What can you take from it?
- Humor can be a serious part of your legacy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What silly thing would you be known for?
- How do you measure success?
Another view
Trivial achievements may not hold lasting cultural value.
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