Mort Walker

Mort Walker

Cartoonist

Mort Walker was a renowned cartoonist best known for creating 'Beetle Bailey,' a comic strip that humorously explores military life and human nature.

War Stars Happiness Life Taught Draws
Born
September 3, 1923
Died
January 1, 2018
Quotes
15
Rank
#3111

About Mort Walker

Mort Walker — Life and Legacy

Mort Walker was a significant figure in American cartooning, celebrated for his creation of 'Beetle Bailey,' which debuted in 1950. This comic strip not only entertained but also provided a satirical commentary on military life, reflecting Walker's keen observations of human behavior and societal norms. Walker’s work is characterized by its blend of humor and insight, often encapsulated in quotes that resonate with readers. For instance, his belief that 'humor is the best medicine' underscores the idea that laughter can be a powerful tool for coping with life's challenges. This perspective reveals his understanding of the human condition, where humor serves as a means to navigate complexities and absurdities. The impact of Walker's work extends beyond mere entertainment; it challenges readers to reflect on their own lives through a comedic lens. His ability to address serious themes with levity has made his quotes and comic strips relevant even today, reminding us of the importance of humor in fostering resilience and connection in our everyday lives.

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Mort Walker quotes

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"It is not true that nice guys finish last. Nice guys are winners before the game even starts."

Motivational Success Sports
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"You taught me to be nice, so nice that now I am so full of niceness, I have no sense of right and wrong, no outrage, no passion."

Nice Passion Taught
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"Life is like a game of chess...there are many moves possible, but each move determines your next move...where you wind up is the sum total of all your past moves...but first you have to make some kind of move."

Life Moving Past
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"The people who were against the Vietnam War thought I was attacking the Army. The guys in the Army thought I was representing their experiences. I was on both sides, and I survived."

War Army Two Sides
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"I was kicked out of The Stars And Stripes twice, and finally got back in."

Stars Stripes Demise
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"When I introduced a black soldier, Lt. Flap, in 1971, the Stars and Stripes banned the strip. They were having racial problems and thought it would increase the tensions."

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"At one time Tribune Syndicate emptied out their storeroom. They put tables full of original cartoons down in the lobby and said take one if you want one. The comics were simply a burden to them."

Cartoon Tables Want
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"I say, if you believe what you read in the comic strips, then you believe that mice run around with little gold buttons on their red pants and drive cars."

Running Believe Car
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"You learn just by trying and experimenting. By the time I was 14, I had my own comic strip in the Kansas City paper."

Cities Kansas City Trying
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"When the war was over and the guys were back to shaving every day, the editor thought the Beetle Bailey strips were hurting their disciplinary efforts to get the guys back to routine."

Hurt War Editors
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"Some people will do schlock or anything, just to get their name on it."

Names People
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"When I draw, I rule the world."

World Draws
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