James Thurber

"Speed is scarcely the noblest virtue of graphic composition, but it has its curious rewards. There is a sense of getting somewhere fast, which satisfies a native American urge."

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Source: A Thurber Garland. Book by James Thurber. Preface, 1955.

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James Thurber

James Thurber

Cartoonist, Author

James Thurber was an American cartoonist and writer known for his sharp wit and insightful commentary on human nature, particularly in works like 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.'

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