- When I write the comic strip, it's like watching TV in my head. I put Garfield in a situation--on a diet, camping, something--and I watch him and ask myself, 'What would he do? Where would he go? What would the other characters do and say?' I watch Garfield until he does something funny, back up three frames and cut it off.
- [on the 'diet week' Garfield strips] When I go on a diet, Garfield goes on one too.
- [on the PAWS, Inc. studio dedicated to the craft of Garfield] If we take care of the cat, the cat will take care of us.
- [on the huge worldwide "Garfield" phenomenon] I get to draw cartoons. That for me is the biggest thrill.
- I always tell people Garfield is a human in a cat suit.
- [on whether he owned a cat like Garfield] Lord no, I don't make THAT much money.
- [on why people can identify with Garfield] Garfield is the one who makes you feel better about polishing off the leftover pizza at 3 in the morning.
- sometimes i wish i had made pizza Garfield's favorite food instead of lasagna its easier to draw.
- people still ask me what ever happened to Lyman and i tell them dont look in johns basement.
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