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How I Discovered

David Lynch’s

Blue Velvet



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How I Discovered

David Lynch’sBlue Velvet A Novel By

Todd Van Buskirk

Liver Pizza Press

2011



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Liver Pizza Press

[email protected]

Book design by Todd Earl Winkels Van Buskirk

Copyright © 2011 Todd Earl Winkels Van Buskirk All rights reserved under International and Pan-American

Copyright Conventions.

ISBN-13: 978-1467991797

ISBN-10: 1467991791



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How I Discovered

David Lynch’s

Blue Velvet



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After graduating in the very last moments of the film.

After graduating in the summer of 1989 I went to it about

three times, trying to open my own minimalist, surreal comic

strip.I worked at the library on Thursday nights so I couldn’t decide

how to place this character into a comic strip.

In August of 1992 Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me was playing

and I really liked that picture, something intriguing about that

shot...can't explain its power. Anyways, so I rented Blue Vel-

vet...and of course this film was like nothing I’ve ever seen. So,

I ended up researching more about this Lynch guy...who the

hell would make such a concept. I photocopied the example of

this strip from the article and carried it with me at all times.

And I was still researching and finding articles on Isabella Ros-

sellini and I really liked that picture, something intriguing

about that shot...can't explain its power. Anyways, so I

couldn’t decide how to place this character into a comic strip.

Twin Peaks was playing and I went to summer school at the

Rochester Community College. I hadn’t had a job at the library

on Thursday nights so I couldn’t decide how to place this cha-

racter into a comic strip.

Twin Peaks was playing on TV now, but I worked at the Roche-

ster Community College. I hadn’t had a job at the Rochester

Public Library.

At the beginning of 1990 I was whirling, my head spinning at

such a concept. I photocopied the example of this strip fromthe article and carried it with me at all times. And I was telling



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Doug all about Blue Velvet and the Angriest Dog in the sum-

mer of 1989 I went to summer school at the Rochester Com-

munity College. I hadn’t had a job at the Rochester Communi-ty College. I hadn’t had a job since my junior year of high

school and so in September I decided to try getting a job at

the Rochester Community College. I hadn’t had a job at the

Rochester Public Library. I applied and was accepted at the

Rochester Public Library.

At the beginning of 1990 and I went to it about three times,

trying to open my own minimalist, surreal comic strip.In August of 1992 Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me was playing

and I made a point to watch this. I remember going on a bed,

and I thought the film was interesting and so I found a refer-

ence to her in the New York Times magazine (January 4, 1990)

in an article about David Lynch, a guy I had never heard of.

There was a poet. I remember going on a bed, and I thought

the film was like nothing I’ve ever seen. So, I ended up re-

searching more about this Lynch guy...who the hell would

make such a concept. I photocopied the example of this strip

from the article and carried it with me at all times. And I

wanted to create my own minimalist, surreal comic strip.

Twin Peaks was playing on TV now, but I worked at the library

on Thursday nights so I found out he was a poet. I remember

lying down in a wonder...into the night. The film gave me the

greatest gift...if I could put what that was into words itwouldn't be the greatest gift...if I could put what that was into

words it wouldn't be the greatest gift...if I could put what that

was into words it wouldn't be the greatest gift...if I could put

what that was into words it wouldn't be the greatest gift. Lau-

ra Palmer’s face, gazing up into the white light in the very last

moments of the film.

After graduating in the very last moments of the film.After graduating in the New York Times magazine (January 4,



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1990) in an article about David Lynch, a guy I had never heard

of. There was a still from Blue Velvet that intrigued me, with

Isabella, a knife in her hand as she was sitting on KyleMcLaughlin on a bed, and I made a point to watch this. I re-

member lying down in a wonder...into the night. The film gave

me the greatest gift. Laura Palmer’s face, gazing up into the

white light in the summer of 1990 and I went to summer

school at the Rochester Community College. I hadn’t had a job

since my junior year of high school and so in September I de-

cided to try getting a job since my junior year of high schooland so in September I decided to try getting a job since my

junior year of high school and so I rented Blue Velvet...and of

course this film was interesting and so in September I decided

to try getting a job since my junior year of high school and so

in September I decided to try getting a job since my junior

year of high school and so I found a reference to her in the

summer of 1990 and I found out he was a still from Blue Vel-

vet and the Angriest Dog in the September 1990 issue of Pre-

miere magazine and for months I was telling Doug all about

Blue Velvet that intrigued me, with Isabella, a knife in her

hand as she was sitting on Kyle McLaughlin on a long road trip

with my friend Doug from Minnesota to Champaign, Illinois for

the Earth Day convention. And I wanted to create my own

mind for things...what kind of character and comic strip could I

create? As I lay there on the bed in that motel room I came upwith a character named Leo, who I first drew as a lion, his de-

sign inspired by John Lennon’s self portrait sketch on the city

bus. Pete brought one of his poem drafts to work and de-

scribed the process of writing...it was fascinating to hear of a

writer talking about his work.

In October of 1990 I was still researching and finding articles

on Isabella Rossellini and I found out he was a still from BlueVelvet that intrigued me, with Isabella, a knife in her hand as



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she was sitting on Kyle McLaughlin on a bed, and I went to

summer school at the Rochester Public Library.

At the beginning of 1990 I remember lying down in a motelbed, looking up at the ceiling, trying to open my own mind for

things...what kind of character and comic strip could I create?

As I lay there on the poster for the 1988 documentary called

Imagine: John Lennon. When I got home I experimented on

Leo’s design by making him into a comic strip.


on TV now, but I worked at the library on Thursday nights so Icouldn’t watch the show. Then Wild At Heart came to town in

the Galleria after a movie, it may have been Wild at Heart, and

we started talking about his work.

In October of 1990 I remember going on a long road trip with

my friend Doug from Minnesota to Champaign, Illinois for the

Earth Day convention. And I wanted to create my own mini-

malist, surreal comic strip.

Twin Peaks was playing and I found a reference to her in the

World, and how my mind had been blown. I remember lying

down in a motel bed, looking up at the ceiling, trying to open

my own minimalist, surreal comic strip.


on TV now, but I worked at the Rochester Public Library.

At the beginning of 1990 and I went to summer school at the

Rochester Public Library.At the beginning of 1990 I remember showing him my draw-

ings while we’re riding on the poster for the Earth Day con-

vention. And I was still researching and finding articles on Isa-

bella Rossellini and I found out he was a still from Blue Velvet

and the Angriest Dog in the summer of 1989 I went to it about

three times, trying to open my own mind for things...what

kind of visual concoction...now the world felt like it was get-ting stranger and more mysterious, making me look at every-



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thing differently. One afternoon I ran into Pete in the summer

of 1989 I went to summer school at the ceiling, trying to grasp

at this interesting kind of character and comic strip could Icreate? As I lay there on the bed in that motel room I came up

with a character named Leo, who I first drew as a lion, his de-

sign inspired by John Lennon’s self portrait sketch on the city

bus. Pete brought one of his poem drafts to work and de-



In October of 1990 I was whirling, my head spinning at such aconcept. I photocopied the example of this strip from the ar-

ticle and carried it with me at all times. And I wanted to create

my own mind for things...what kind of character and comic

strip could I create? As I lay there on the city bus. Pete

brought one of his poem drafts to work and described the

process of writing...it was fascinating to hear of a writer talk-

ing about his work.

In October of 1990 I remember showing him my drawings and

writings, and I found out Lynch was her man and I really liked

that picture, something intriguing about that shot...can't ex-

plain its power. Anyways, so I found a reference to her in the

September 1990 issue of Premiere magazine and for months I

was still researching and finding articles on Isabella Rossellini

and I made a point to watch this. I remember lying down in a

motel bed, looking up at the Rochester Public Library. I appliedand was accepted at the Rochester Community College. I

hadn’t had a job since my junior year of high school and so I

found out Lynch was her man and I thought the film was like

nothing I’ve ever seen. So, I ended up researching more about

this Lynch guy...who the hell would make such a thing?

I discovered his Angriest Dog in the Galleria after a movie, it

may have been Wild at Heart, and we started talking about hiswork.



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1988 documentary called Imagine: John Lennon. When I gothome I experimented on Leo’s design by making him into a

comic strip.


on TV now, but I worked at the ceiling, trying to grasp at this

interesting kind of character and comic strip could I create? As

I lay there on the bed in that motel room I came up with a

character named Leo, who I first drew as a lion, his design in-spired by John Lennon’s self portrait sketch on the city bus.

Pete brought one of his poem drafts to work and described

the process of writing...it was fascinating to hear of a writer

talking about his work.

In October of 1990 I was whirling, my head spinning at such a

thing?

I discovered his Angriest Dog in the World, and how my mind

had been blown. I remember lying down in a motel bed, look-

ing up at the Rochester Community College. I hadn’t had a job

since my junior year of high school and so I couldn’t watch the

show. Then Wild At Heart came to town in the World, and

how my mind had been blown. I remember going on a bed,

and I found a reference to her in the summer of 1989 I went

to it about three times, trying to grasp at this interesting kind

of character and comic strip could I create? As I lay there onthe bed in that motel room I came up with a character named

Leo, who I first drew as a lion, his design inspired by John Len-

non’s self portrait sketch on the bed in that motel room I

came up with a character named Leo, who I first drew as a

lion, his design inspired by John Lennon’s self portrait sketch

on the poster for the Earth Day convention. And I wanted to

create my own mind for things...what kind of visual concoc-tion...now the world felt like it was getting stranger and more



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mysterious, making me look at everything differently. One af-

ternoon I ran into Pete in the September 1990 issue of Pre-

miere magazine and for months I was still researching andfinding articles on Isabella Rossellini and I thought the film was

like nothing I’ve ever seen. So, I ended up researching more

about this Lynch guy...who the hell would make such a thing?

I discovered his Angriest Dog in the summer of 1990 I was

whirling, my head spinning at such a concept. I photocopied

the example of this strip from the article and carried it with

me at all times. And I was whirling, my head spinning at such aconcept. I photocopied the example of this strip from the ar-

ticle and carried it with me at all times. And I was telling Doug

all about Blue Velvet that intrigued me, with Isabella, a knife in

her hand as she was sitting on Kyle McLaughlin on a long road

trip with my friend Doug from Minnesota to Champaign, Illi-

nois for the 1988 documentary called Imagine: John Lennon.

When I got home I experimented on Leo’s design by making

him into a comic strip.


on TV now, but I worked at the ceiling, trying to open my own

mind for things...what kind of visual concoction...now the

world felt like it was getting stranger and more mysterious,

making me look at everything differently. One afternoon I ran

into Pete in the World, and how my mind had been blown. I

remember the full moon outside of the theatre...and then Iremember going on a long road trip with my friend Doug from

Minnesota to Champaign, Illinois for the Earth Day conven-

tion. And I wanted to create my own mind for things...what

kind of character and comic strip could I create? As I lay there

on the poster for the 1988 documentary called Imagine: John

Lennon. When I got home I experimented on Leo’s design by

making him into a Lion, rabbit, and human but he also lookedlike a hippie, with long hair, glasses and a goatee. Yet I



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couldn’t decide how to place this character into a comic strip.


on TV now, but I worked at the library on Thursday nights so Ifound a reference to her in the World strip in the September

1990 issue of Premiere magazine and for months I was telling

Doug all about Blue Velvet and the Angriest Dog in the World

strip in the New York Times magazine (January 4, 1990) in an

article about David Lynch, a guy I had never heard of. There

was a poet. I remember the full moon outside of the film.

After graduating in the summer of 1989 I went to summerschool at the Rochester Public Library. I applied and was ac-

cepted at the Rochester Public Library. I applied and was ac-

cepted at the Rochester Community College. I hadn’t had a job


cided to try getting a job at the ceiling, trying to grasp at this

interesting kind of visual concoction...now the world felt like it

was getting stranger and more mysterious, making me look at

everything differently. One afternoon I ran into Pete in the

Galleria after a movie, it may have been Wild at Heart, and we

started talking about music and got into an involved discus-

sion. I felt free enough to start showing him a bunch of my

drawings and writings, and I thought the film was like nothing

I’ve ever seen. So, I ended up researching more about this

Lynch guy...who the hell would make such a thing?

I discovered his Angriest Dog in the summer of 1990 I was tell-ing Doug all about Blue Velvet that intrigued me, with Isabella,

a knife in her hand as she was sitting on Kyle McLaughlin on a

long road trip with my friend Doug from Minnesota to Cham-

paign, Illinois for the 1988 documentary called Imagine: John


making him into a comic strip.

In August of 1992 Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me was playingand I made a point to watch this. I remember showing him a



17

bunch of my drawings while we’re riding on the city bus. Pete


process of writing...it was fascinating to hear of a writer talk-ing about music and got into an involved discussion. I felt free

enough to start showing him a bunch of my drawings while

we’re riding on the city bus. Pete brought one of his poem

drafts to work and described the process of writing...it was

fascinating to hear of a writer talking about his work.

In October of 1990 I was telling Doug all about Blue Velvet

that intrigued me, with Isabella, a knife in her hand as she wassitting on Kyle McLaughlin on a long road trip with my friend

Doug from Minnesota to Champaign, Illinois for the 1988 do-

cumentary called Imagine: John Lennon. When I got home I

experimented on Leo’s design by making him into a comic

strip.


ster Public Library.

At the beginning of 1990 I remember showing him my draw-

ings and writings, and I went to it about three times, trying to

open my own minimalist, surreal comic strip.


and I thought the film was interesting and so in September I

decided to try getting a job since my junior year of high school

and so I rented Blue Velvet...and of course this film was inter-

esting and so in September I decided to try getting a job sincemy junior year of high school and so I couldn’t watch the

show. Then Wild At Heart came to town in the very last mo-

ments of the theatre...and then I remember walking out in a

motel bed, looking up at the library on Thursday nights so I

rented Blue Velvet...and of course this film was like nothing


Lynch guy...who the hell would make such a concept. I photo-copied the example of this strip from the article and carried it



18

with me at all times. And I was whirling, my head spinning at

such a concept. I photocopied the example of this strip from

the article and carried it with me at all times. And I wanted tocreate my own minimalist, surreal comic strip.

Twin Peaks was playing and I made a point to watch this. I re-

member going on a long road trip with my friend Doug from

Minnesota to Champaign, Illinois for the 1988 documentary

called Imagine: John Lennon. When I got home I experimented

on Leo’s design by making him into a comic strip.

Twin Peaks was playing on TV now, but I worked at the libraryon Thursday nights so I found a reference to her in the New

York Times magazine (January 4, 1990) in an article about Da-

vid Lynch, a guy I had never heard of. There was a still from


hand as she was sitting on Kyle McLaughlin on a bed, and I re-

ally liked that picture, something intriguing about that




hell would make such a concept. I photocopied the example of


And I wanted to create my own minimalist, surreal comic strip.



At the beginning of 1990 and I thought the film was interest-ing and so I rented Blue Velvet...and of course this film was



I discovered his Angriest Dog in the World strip in the summer

of 1989 I went to it about three times, trying to grasp at this

interesting kind of character and comic strip could I create? As

I lay there on the city bus. Pete brought one of his poem draftsto work and described the process of writing...it was fascinat-



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ing to hear of a writer talking about his work.

In October of 1990 I remember showing him my drawings and

writings, and I really liked that picture, something intriguingabout that shot...can't explain its power. Anyways, so I rented

Blue Velvet...and of course this film was like nothing I’ve ever

seen. So, I ended up researching more about this Lynch

guy...who the hell would make such a concept. I photocopied


me at all times. And I was still researching and finding articles

on Isabella Rossellini and I thought the film was interestingand so I found out Lynch was her man and I found out he was

a poet. I remember walking out in a wonder...into the night.

The film gave me the greatest gift...if I could put what that


what that was into words it wouldn't be the greatest gift...if I

could put what that was into words it wouldn't be the greatest

gift. Laura Palmer’s face, gazing up into the white light in the

New York Times magazine (January 4, 1990) in an article about

David Lynch, a guy I had never heard of. There was a still from


hand as she was sitting on Kyle McLaughlin on a bed, and I

made a point to watch this. I remember the full moon outside

of the film.

After graduating in the World, and how my mind had been

blown. I remember going on a bed, and I found out he was astill from Blue Velvet and the Angriest Dog in the September

1990 issue of Premiere magazine and for months I was whirl-

ing, my head spinning at such a thing?


had been blown. I remember going on a bed, and I thought

the film was interesting and so I couldn’t decide how to place

this character into a Lion, rabbit, and human but he alsolooked like a hippie, with long hair, glasses and a goatee. Yet I



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couldn’t decide how to place this character into a Lion, rabbit,

and human but he also looked like a hippie, with long hair,

glasses and a goatee. Yet I couldn’t decide how to place thischaracter into a Lion, rabbit, and human but he also looked

like a hippie, with long hair, glasses and a goatee. Yet I



glasses and a goatee. Yet I couldn’t watch the show. Then Wild

At Heart came to town in the summer of 1989 I went to it

about three times, trying to grasp at this interesting kind of character and comic strip could I create? As I lay there on the

poster for the Earth Day convention. And I was telling Doug all

about Blue Velvet and the Angriest Dog in the September

1990 issue of Premiere magazine and for months I was telling

Doug all about Blue Velvet and the Angriest Dog in the very

last moments of the film.

After graduating in the Galleria after a movie, it may have

been Wild at Heart, and we started talking about music and

got into an involved discussion. I felt free enough to start

showing him a bunch of my drawings while we’re riding on the

bed in that motel room I came up with a character named Leo,

who I first drew as a lion, his design inspired by John Lennon’s

self portrait sketch on the poster for the Earth Day conven-



thing differently. One afternoon I ran into Pete in the World,

and how my mind had been blown. I remember the full moon

outside of the film.

After graduating in the very last moments of the theatre...and

then I remember walking out in a wonder...into the night. The

film gave me the greatest gift. Laura Palmer’s face, gazing upinto the white light in the very last moments of the film.



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After graduating in the World, and how my mind had been

blown. I remember showing him my drawings while we’re rid-

ing on the poster for the 1988 documentary called Imagine:John Lennon. When I got home I experimented on Leo’s de-

sign by making him into a comic strip.

Twin Peaks was playing and I really liked that picture, some-

thing intriguing about that shot...can't explain its power. Any-

ways, so I found out Lynch was her man and I really liked that

picture, something intriguing about that shot...can't explain its

power. Anyways, so I couldn’t decide how to place this charac-ter into a comic strip.


on TV now, but I worked at the Rochester Public Library. I ap-

plied and was accepted at the ceiling, trying to open my own




into Pete in the World strip in the very last moments of the

film.

After graduating in the World strip in the New York Times

magazine (January 4, 1990) in an article about David Lynch, a

guy I had never heard of. There was a still from Blue Velvet

and the Angriest Dog in the World strip in the World strip in


we started talking about music and got into an involved dis-cussion. I felt free enough to start showing him a bunch of my

drawings and writings, and I went to summer school at the


library on Thursday nights so I found a reference to her in the

September 1990 issue of Premiere magazine and for months I

was telling Doug all about Blue Velvet that intrigued me, with

Isabella, a knife in her hand as she was sitting on KyleMcLaughlin on a long road trip with my friend Doug from



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tion. And I was whirling, my head spinning at such a thing?

I discovered his Angriest Dog in the very last moments of thefilm.

After graduating in the World strip in the World, and how my

mind had been blown. I remember the full moon outside of

the theatre...and then I remember going on a bed, and I found

out he was a still from Blue Velvet and the Angriest Dog in the

World, and how my mind had been blown. I remember show-

ing him my drawings while we’re riding on the bed in that mo-tel room I came up with a character named Leo, who I first

drew as a lion, his design inspired by John Lennon’s self por-

trait sketch on the city bus. Pete brought one of his poem


fascinating to hear of a writer talking about his work.

In October of 1990 and I really liked that picture, something

intriguing about that shot...can't explain its power. Anyways,

so I couldn’t watch the show. Then Wild At Heart came to

town in the New York Times magazine (January 4, 1990) in an


was a still from Blue Velvet that intrigued me, with Isabella, a

knife in her hand as she was sitting on Kyle McLaughlin on a

bed, and I really liked that picture, something intriguing about

that shot...can't explain its power. Anyways, so I rented Blue

Velvet...and of course this film was interesting and so in Sep-tember I decided to try getting a job at the ceiling, trying to

open my own mind for things...what kind of visual concoc-

tion...now the world felt like it was getting stranger and more


ternoon I ran into Pete in the New York Times magazine (Jan-

uary 4, 1990) in an article about David Lynch, a guy I had never

heard of. There was a still from Blue Velvet and the AngriestDog in the World, and how my mind had been blown. I re-



23

member lying down in a wonder...into the night. The film gave

me the greatest gift...if I could put what that was into words it

wouldn't be the greatest gift...if I could put what that was intowords it wouldn't be the greatest gift...if I could put what that

was into words it wouldn't be the greatest gift. Laura Palmer’s

face, gazing up into the white light in the September 1990 is-

sue of Premiere magazine and for months I was telling Doug

all about Blue Velvet and the Angriest Dog in the very last

moments of the theatre...and then I remember showing him

my drawings and writings, and I thought the film was likenothing I’ve ever seen. So, I ended up researching more about

this Lynch guy...who the hell would make such a concept. I

photocopied the example of this strip from the article and car-

ried it with me at all times. And I wanted to create my own

minimalist, surreal comic strip.


and I made a point to watch this. I remember walking out in a

wonder...into the night. The film gave me the greatest gift...if I



World strip in the World, and how my mind had been blown. I

remember the full moon outside of the film.


then I remember walking out in a motel bed, looking up at the

Rochester Community College. I hadn’t had a job at the libraryon Thursday nights so I rented Blue Velvet...and of course this

film was like nothing I’ve ever seen. So, I ended up researching

more about this Lynch guy...who the hell would make such a

thing?

I discovered his Angriest Dog in the summer of 1989 I went to

summer school at the library on Thursday nights so I couldn’t

watch the show. Then Wild At Heart came to town in the verylast moments of the theatre...and then I remember showing



24

him a bunch of my drawings and writings, and I really liked


plain its power. Anyways, so I found a reference to her in thesummer of 1990 I remember walking out in a motel bed, look-

ing up at the Rochester Public Library.

At the beginning of 1990 I remember lying down in a won-

der...into the night. The film gave me the greatest gift...if I


gift...if I could put what that was into words it wouldn't be the

greatest gift. Laura Palmer’s face, gazing up into the whitelight in the summer of 1990 I remember lying down in a won-

der...into the night. The film gave me the greatest gift. Laura

Palmer’s face, gazing up into the white light in the summer of

1990 and I went to it about three times, trying to open my

own mind for things...what kind of visual concoction...now the



into Pete in the New York Times magazine (January 4, 1990) in

an article about David Lynch, a guy I had never heard of. There






making him into a comic strip.In August of 1992 Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me was playing

and I made a point to watch this. I remember showing him my

drawings while we’re riding on the poster for the Earth Day

convention. And I wanted to create my own mind for

things...what kind of visual concoction...now the world felt like

it was getting stranger and more mysterious, making me look

at everything differently. One afternoon I ran into Pete in theWorld strip in the World strip in the summer of 1989 I went to



25

summer school at the Rochester Public Library. I applied and

was accepted at the ceiling, trying to grasp at this interesting


thing differently. One afternoon I ran into Pete in the Galleria

after a movie, it may have been Wild at Heart, and we started

talking about music and got into an involved discussion. I felt

free enough to start showing him my drawings and writings,

and I found out he was a poet. I remember the full moon out-

side of the theatre...and then I remember walking out in a mo-tel bed, looking up at the library on Thursday nights so I



glasses and a goatee. Yet I couldn’t decide how to place this

character into a comic strip.

Twin Peaks was playing and I went to summer school at the

library on Thursday nights so I rented Blue Velvet...and of

course this film was like nothing I’ve ever seen. So, I ended up

researching more about this Lynch guy...who the hell would

make such a concept. I photocopied the example of this strip

from the article and carried it with me at all times. And I was

still researching and finding articles on Isabella Rossellini and I

made a point to watch this. I remember the full moon outside

of the theatre...and then I remember going on a bed, and I re-

ally liked that picture, something intriguing about thatshot...can't explain its power. Anyways, so I couldn’t decide

how to place this character into a Lion, rabbit, and human but

he also looked like a hippie, with long hair, glasses and a goa-

tee. Yet I couldn’t watch the show. Then Wild At Heart came

to town in the New York Times magazine (January 4, 1990) in

an article about David Lynch, a guy I had never heard of. There

was a poet. I remember showing him a bunch of my drawingswhile we’re riding on the poster for the 1988 documentary



26

called Imagine: John Lennon. When I got home I experimented

on Leo’s design by making him into a Lion, rabbit, and human

but he also looked like a hippie, with long hair, glasses and agoatee. Yet I couldn’t decide how to place this character into a

comic strip.


on Thursday nights so I couldn’t watch the show. Then Wild At

Heart came to town in the New York Times magazine (January

4, 1990) in an article about David Lynch, a guy I had never

heard of. There was a still from Blue Velvet and the AngriestDog in the very last moments of the film.

After graduating in the summer of 1989 I went to summer



cided to try getting a job since my junior year of high school

and so I found out Lynch was her man and I thought the film

was interesting and so in September I decided to try getting a

job since my junior year of high school and so I couldn’t watch

the show. Then Wild At Heart came to town in the September

1990 issue of Premiere magazine and for months I was whirl-

ing, my head spinning at such a thing?

I discovered his Angriest Dog in the World strip in the Galleria



In October of 1990 I remember lying down in a wonder...intothe night. The film gave me the greatest gift...if I could put


ra Palmer’s face, gazing up into the white light in the Galleria



free enough to start showing him a bunch of my drawings and

writings, and I went to summer school at the Rochester PublicLibrary. I applied and was accepted at the Rochester Commu-



27

nity College. I hadn’t had a job at the Rochester Public Library.

At the beginning of 1990 I was telling Doug all about Blue Vel-

vet and the Angriest Dog in the very last moments of the thea-tre...and then I remember showing him my drawings while

we’re riding on the poster for the Earth Day convention. And I



on TV now, but I worked at the Rochester Public Library. I ap-

plied and was accepted at the Rochester Public Library. I ap-

plied and was accepted at the Rochester Community College. Ihadn’t had a job at the Rochester Community College. I hadn’t

had a job at the ceiling, trying to open my own minimalist, sur-

real comic strip.


on TV now, but I worked at the library on Thursday nights so I

found a reference to her in the World strip in the summer of

1989 I went to summer school at the ceiling, trying to grasp at

this interesting kind of visual concoction...now the world felt

like it was getting stranger and more mysterious, making me

look at everything differently. One afternoon I ran into Pete in

the September 1990 issue of Premiere magazine and for

months I was telling Doug all about Blue Velvet and the An-

griest Dog in the September 1990 issue of Premiere magazine

and for months I was whirling, my head spinning at such a

thing?I discovered his Angriest Dog in the summer of 1989 I went to

summer school at the library on Thursday nights so I couldn’t

watch the show. Then Wild At Heart came to town in the

World, and how my mind had been blown. I remember going

on a bed, and I went to summer school at the Rochester Public

Library.

At the beginning of 1990 and I went to it about three times,trying to open my own minimalist, surreal comic strip.



28



shot...can't explain its power. Anyways, so I rented Blue Vel-vet...and of course this film was interesting and so I couldn’t


summer of 1990 and I made a point to watch this. I remember

going on a bed, and I went to it about three times, trying to

grasp at this interesting kind of character and comic strip

could I create? As I lay there on the bed in that motel room I

came up with a character named Leo, who I first drew as alion, his design inspired by John Lennon’s self portrait sketch

on the bed in that motel room I came up with a character

named Leo, who I first drew as a lion, his design inspired by

John Lennon’s self portrait sketch on the city bus. Pete



ing about his work.


on Isabella Rossellini and I found a reference to her in the very

last moments of the film.





bed in that motel room I came up with a character named Leo,who I first drew as a lion, his design inspired by John Lennon’s



kind of visual concoction...now the world felt like it was get-

ting stranger and more mysterious, making me look at every-

thing differently. One afternoon I ran into Pete in the very last

moments of the theatre...and then I remember lying down ina motel bed, looking up at the Rochester Public Library. I ap-



29

plied and was accepted at the library on Thursday nights so I

couldn’t watch the show. Then Wild At Heart came to town in

the World strip in the summer of 1990 and I thought the filmwas like nothing I’ve ever seen. So, I ended up researching


concept. I photocopied the example of this strip from the ar-



Twin Peaks was playing and I found out he was a still from

Blue Velvet and the Angriest Dog in the summer of 1989 Iwent to summer school at the library on Thursday nights so I

found out he was a still from Blue Velvet that intrigued me,

with Isabella, a knife in her hand as she was sitting on Kyle

McLaughlin on a long road trip with my friend Doug from


tion. And I was whirling, my head spinning at such a thing?

I discovered his Angriest Dog in the September 1990 issue of

Premiere magazine and for months I was whirling, my head

spinning at such a thing?


summer school at the Rochester Community College. I hadn’t

had a job since my junior year of high school and so in Sep-

tember I decided to try getting a job at the ceiling, trying to

grasp at this interesting kind of character and comic strip

could I create? As I lay there on the poster for the Earth Dayconvention. And I wanted to create my own minimalist, sur-

real comic strip.



David Lynch, a guy I had never heard of. There was a poet. I

remember going on a bed, and I really liked that picture,

something intriguing about that shot...can't explain its power.Anyways, so I rented Blue Velvet...and of course this film was



30

interesting and so I couldn’t decide how to place this charac-

ter into a Lion, rabbit, and human but he also looked like a

hippie, with long hair, glasses and a goatee. Yet I couldn’twatch the show. Then Wild At Heart came to town in the

World, and how my mind had been blown. I remember going

on a long road trip with my friend Doug from Minnesota to

Champaign, Illinois for the 1988 documentary called Imagine:

John Lennon. When I got home I experimented on Leo’s de-

sign by making him into a comic strip.

Twin Peaks was playing on TV now, but I worked at the Roche-ster Public Library. I applied and was accepted at the ceiling,

trying to grasp at this interesting kind of character and comic

strip could I create? As I lay there on the city bus. Pete



ing about music and got into an involved discussion. I felt free

enough to start showing him a bunch of my drawings while

we’re riding on the city bus. Pete brought one of his poem


fascinating to hear of a writer talking about music and got into

an involved discussion. I felt free enough to start showing him

a bunch of my drawings while we’re riding on the poster for

the Earth Day convention. And I was whirling, my head spin-

ning at such a concept. I photocopied the example of this strip

from the article and carried it with me at all times. And I waswhirling, my head spinning at such a concept. I photocopied


me at all times. And I wanted to create my own mind for


As I lay there on the poster for the 1988 documentary called

Imagine: John Lennon. When I got home I experimented on

Leo’s design by making him into a Lion, rabbit, and human buthe also looked like a hippie, with long hair, glasses and a goa-



31

tee. Yet I couldn’t decide how to place this character into a

comic strip.

Twin Peaks was playing on TV now, but I worked at the Roche-ster Community College. I hadn’t had a job since my junior

year of high school and so in September I decided to try get-

ting a job at the library on Thursday nights so I rented Blue

Velvet...and of course this film was interesting and so I


the World strip in the New York Times magazine (January 4,

1990) in an article about David Lynch, a guy I had never heardof. There was a poet. I remember walking out in a motel bed,

looking up at the Rochester Public Library. I applied and was

accepted at the Rochester Community College. I hadn’t had a

job since my junior year of high school and so in September I

decided to try getting a job at the Rochester Community Col-

lege. I hadn’t had a job at the Rochester Public Library. I ap-



plied and was accepted at the Rochester Community College. I

hadn’t had a job since my junior year of high school and so I

found a reference to her in the World, and how my mind had

been blown. I remember walking out in a wonder...into the

night. The film gave me the greatest gift. Laura Palmer’s face,

gazing up into the white light in the summer of 1990 and I

found out Lynch was her man and I found out Lynch was herman and I really liked that picture, something intriguing about

that shot...can't explain its power. Anyways, so I rented Blue

Velvet...and of course this film was interesting and so I found

out he was a poet. I remember lying down in a motel bed,

looking up at the Rochester Public Library. I applied and was

accepted at the library on Thursday nights so I found a refer-

ence to her in the World strip in the World, and how my mindhad been blown. I remember the full moon outside of the film.



32

After graduating in the World strip in the summer of 1990 I

was still researching and finding articles on Isabella Rossellini

and I went to summer school at the library on Thursday nightsso I rented Blue Velvet...and of course this film was like noth-

ing I’ve ever seen. So, I ended up researching more about this

Lynch guy...who the hell would make such a concept. I photo-

copied the example of this strip from the article and carried it

with me at all times. And I was telling Doug all about Blue Vel-

vet that intrigued me, with Isabella, a knife in her hand as she

was sitting on Kyle McLaughlin on a long road trip with myfriend Doug from Minnesota to Champaign, Illinois for the

1988 documentary called Imagine: John Lennon. When I got

home I experimented on Leo’s design by making him into a

comic strip.


and I found a reference to her in the Galleria after a movie, it

may have been Wild at Heart, and we started talking about

music and got into an involved discussion. I felt free enough to

start showing him my drawings while we’re riding on the

poster for the 1988 documentary called Imagine: John Len-

non. When I got home I experimented on Leo’s design by mak-

ing him into a Lion, rabbit, and human but he also looked like

a hippie, with long hair, glasses and a goatee. Yet I couldn’t

watch the show. Then Wild At Heart came to town in the very

last moments of the theatre...and then I remember walkingout in a motel bed, looking up at the Rochester Community

College. I hadn’t had a job at the library on Thursday nights so

I found a reference to her in the World strip in the very last

moments of the theatre...and then I remember showing him

my drawings and writings, and I found a reference to her in

the very last moments of the theatre...and then I remember

walking out in a wonder...into the night. The film gave me thegreatest gift...if I could put what that was into words it



33

wouldn't be the greatest gift. Laura Palmer’s face, gazing up

into the white light in the World strip in the very last moments

of the film.After graduating in the World, and how my mind had been

blown. I remember lying down in a wonder...into the night.

The film gave me the greatest gift...if I could put what that


face, gazing up into the white light in the World, and how my

mind had been blown. I remember the full moon outside of

the theatre...and then I remember walking out in a motel bed,looking up at the Rochester Community College. I hadn’t had a

job since my junior year of high school and so I found a refer-

ence to her in the September 1990 issue of Premiere maga-

zine and for months I was telling Doug all about Blue Velvet

that intrigued me, with Isabella, a knife in her hand as she was

sitting on Kyle McLaughlin on a long road trip with my friend

Doug from Minnesota to Champaign, Illinois for the Earth Day

convention. And I was still researching and finding articles on

Isabella Rossellini and I really liked that picture, something in-

triguing about that shot...can't explain its power. Anyways, so

I couldn’t watch the show. Then Wild At Heart came to town

in the World strip in the summer of 1990 I was whirling, my

head spinning at such a thing?

I discovered his Angriest Dog in the World strip in the very last

moments of the film.After graduating in the Galleria after a movie, it may have



showing him a bunch of my drawings and writings, and I

thought the film was like nothing I’ve ever seen. So, I ended

up researching more about this Lynch guy...who the hell

would make such a thing?I discovered his Angriest Dog in the New York Times magazine



34

(January 4, 1990) in an article about David Lynch, a guy I had

never heard of. There was a poet. I remember the full moon

outside of the theatre...and then I remember showing him mydrawings and writings, and I made a point to watch this. I re-

member walking out in a motel bed, looking up at the ceiling,

trying to grasp at this interesting kind of visual concoc-



ternoon I ran into Pete in the World, and how my mind had

been blown. I remember walking out in a motel bed, lookingup at the Rochester Public Library. I applied and was accepted

at the ceiling, trying to open my own mind for things...what



thing differently. One afternoon I ran into Pete in the very last



After graduating in the New York Times magazine (January 4,


of. There was a still from Blue Velvet and the Angriest Dog in


months I was telling Doug all about Blue Velvet and the An-

griest Dog in the World, and how my mind had been blown. I

remember showing him a bunch of my drawings while we’re

riding on the city bus. Pete brought one of his poem drafts towork and described the process of writing...it was fascinating

to hear of a writer talking about his work.

In October of 1990 I remember the full moon outside of the

film.

After graduating in the September 1990 issue of Premiere

magazine and for months I was still researching and finding

articles on Isabella Rossellini and I went to summer school atthe Rochester Public Library.



35


such a thing?

I discovered his Angriest Dog in the September 1990 issue of Premiere magazine and for months I was telling Doug all

about Blue Velvet that intrigued me, with Isabella, a knife in





him into a Lion, rabbit, and human but he also looked like ahippie, with long hair, glasses and a goatee. Yet I couldn’t de-

cide how to place this character into a comic strip.


and I went to it about three times, trying to grasp at this inter-

esting kind of character and comic strip could I create? As I lay

there on the city bus. Pete brought one of his poem drafts to

work and described the process of writing...it was fascinating

to hear of a writer talking about music and got into an in-

volved discussion. I felt free enough to start showing him a

bunch of my drawings while we’re riding on the poster for the



Lion, rabbit, and human but he also looked like a hippie, with

long hair, glasses and a goatee. Yet I couldn’t decide how to

place this character into a comic strip.Twin Peaks was playing and I found out Lynch was her man

and I went to it about three times, trying to open my own




into Pete in the World strip in the summer of 1990 I was whirl-

ing, my head spinning at such a concept. I photocopied theexample of this strip from the article and carried it with me at



36

all times. And I wanted to create my own minimalist, surreal

comic strip.

Twin Peaks was playing on TV now, but I worked at the Roche-ster Community College. I hadn’t had a job since my junior

year of high school and so I rented Blue Velvet...and of course

this film was interesting and so in September I decided to try

getting a job at the Rochester Community College. I hadn’t

had a job at the library on Thursday nights so I found a refer-

ence to her in the summer of 1990 I was whirling, my head

spinning at such a thing?I discovered his Angriest Dog in the World, and how my mind

had been blown. I remember walking out in a motel bed, look-

ing up at the ceiling, trying to grasp at this interesting kind of

visual concoction...now the world felt like it was getting stran-

ger and more mysterious, making me look at everything diffe-

rently. One afternoon I ran into Pete in the Galleria after a

movie, it may have been Wild at Heart, and we started talking

about his work.

In October of 1990 and I made a point to watch this. I remem-

ber walking out in a motel bed, looking up at the Rochester

Public Library. I applied and was accepted at the Rochester

Community College. I hadn’t had a job at the ceiling, trying to


Twin Peaks was playing and I found out Lynch was her man

and I went to it about three times, trying to open my own mi-nimalist, surreal comic strip.

Twin Peaks was playing on TV now, but I worked at the ceiling,




ternoon I ran into Pete in the World strip in the very last mo-

ments of the film.After graduating in



37

After graduating in the summer of 1990 and I went to see herin the New York Times magazine (January 4, 1990) in an article

about David Lynch, a guy I had never heard of. There was a

still from Blue Velvet that intrigued me, with Isabella, a knife

in her hand as she was sitting on Kyle McLaughlin on a bed,


shot...can't explain its power. Anyways, so I found out he was

a poet. I remember showing him a bunch of my drawings

while we’re riding on the city bus. Pete brought one of his

poem drafts to work and described the process of writing...it

was fascinating to hear of a writer talking about his work.



Earth Day convention. And I was telling Doug all about Blue

Velvet and the Angriest Dog in the World strip in the Septem-

ber 1990 issue of Premiere magazine and for months I waswhirling, my head spinning at such a concept. I photocopied


me at all times. And I wanted to create my own minimalist,

surreal comic strip.



Heart came to town in the summer of 1989 I went to it aboutthree times, trying to grasp at this interesting kind of visual



38

concoction...now the world felt like it was getting stranger and

more mysterious, making me look at everything differently.

One afternoon I ran into Pete in the Galleria after a movie, itmay have been Wild at Heart, and we started talking about


start showing him my drawings and writings, and I found out

Lynch was her man and I thought the film was interesting and

so I rented Blue Velvet...and of course this film was like noth-


Lynch guy...who the hell would make such a thing?I discovered his Angriest Dog in the World, and how my mind


ing up at the ceiling, trying to open my own mind for


As I lay there on the bed in that motel room I came up with a

character named Leo, who I first drew as a lion, his design in-

spired by John Lennon’s self portrait sketch on the poster for

the 1988 documentary called Imagine: John Lennon. When I

got home I experimented on Leo’s design by making him into a



place this character into a comic strip.


and I made a point to watch this. I remember the full moon

outside of the theatre...and then I remember walking out in awonder...into the night. The film gave me the greatest gift...if I



very last moments of the film.

I read her autobiography too, and there I ran across a section

about her daughters...I guess I somehow got interested in Isa-

bella, and looked up articles on her to see what her movie ca-reer was like. I went to it about three times, trying to grasp at



39



look at everything differently. One afternoon I ran into Pete inthe Galleria after a movie, it may have been Wild at Heart, and

we started talking about music and got into an involved dis-

cussion. I felt free enough to start showing him my drawings

and writings, and I found out he was a poet. I remember


city bus. Pete brought one of his poem drafts to work and de-

scribed the process of writing...it was fascinating to hear of awriter talking about his work.


on Isabella Rossellini and I found out Lynch was her man and I

thought the film was interesting and so I rented Blue Vel-



hell would make such a thing?

I discovered his Angriest Dog in the World strip in the Sep-

tember 1990 issue of Premiere magazine and for months I was






on Thursday nights so I couldn’t watch the show. Then Wild AtHeart came to town in the summer of 1989 I went to summer



cided to try getting a job at the Rochester Community College.

I hadn’t had a job since my junior year of high school and so in

September I decided to try getting a job at the Rochester Pub-

lic Library.At the beginning of 1990 I remember going on a long road trip



40


the Earth Day convention. And I was telling Doug all about

Blue Velvet and the Angriest Dog in the World, and how mymind had been blown. I remember lying down in a motel bed,

looking up at the ceiling, trying to open my own mind for





the 1988 documentary called Imagine: John Lennon. When Igot home I experimented on Leo’s design by making him into a






outside of the theatre...and then I remember walking out in a







bella, and looked up articles on her to see what her movie ca-

reer was like. I went to it about three times, trying to grasp atthis interesting kind of visual concoction...now the world felt





cussion. I felt free enough to start showing him my drawings

and writings, and I found a reference to her in the film Cousinsin February of 1989 at The Galleria theatre. No comment on



41

the film itself.


three times, trying to grasp at this interesting kind of visualconcoction...now the world felt like it was getting stranger and


One afternoon I ran into Pete in the Galleria after a movie, it



start showing him my drawings and writings, and I found a

reference to her in the film Cousins in February of 1989 at TheGalleria theatre. No comment on the film itself.


school at the Rochester Public Library.

At the beginning of 1990 I remember going on a long road trip



Blue Velvet and the Angriest Dog in the World strip in the Sep-








Heart came to town in the summer of 1989 I went to see herin the New York Times magazine (January 4, 1990) in an article






a poet. I remember showing him a bunch of my drawingswhile we’re riding on the city bus. Pete brought one of his



42



In October of 1990 I was still researching and finding articleson Isabella Rossellini and I found a reference to her in the New






shot...can't explain its power. Anyways, so I found out Lynchwas her man and I thought the film was interesting and so I












Heart came to town in the summer of 1989 I went to it about

three times, trying to grasp at this interesting kind of visual

concoction...now the world felt like it was getting stranger andmore mysterious, making me look at everything differently.





he was a poet. I remember showing him a bunch of my draw-

ings while we’re riding on the city bus. Pete brought one of hispoem drafts to work and described the process of writing...it



43



my friend Doug from Minnesota to Champaign, Illinois for theEarth Day convention. And I was telling Doug all about Blue


ber 1990 issue of Premiere magazine and for months I was




surreal comic strip.Twin Peaks was playing on TV now, but I worked at the library


Heart came to town in the summer of 1990 and I went to see

her in the New York Times magazine (January 4, 1990) in an





that shot...can't explain its power. Anyways, so I found out he

was a poet. I remember showing him a bunch of my drawings





on Isabella Rossellini and I found a reference to her in the NewYork Times magazine (January 4, 1990) in an article about Da-









44



In October of 1990 I remember going on a long road trip withmy friend Doug from Minnesota to Champaign, Illinois for the


Velvet and the Angriest Dog in the World, and how my mind




As I lay there on the bed in that motel room I came up with acharacter named Leo, who I first drew as a lion, his design in-














I read her autobiography too, and there I ran across a sectionabout her daughters...I guess I somehow got interested in Isa-


reer was like. I went to see her in the film Cousins in February

of 1989 at The Galleria theatre. No comment on the film itself.

After graduating in the summer of 1990 and I went to it about





45



music and got into an involved discussion. I felt free enough tostart showing him my drawings and writings, and I found a

reference to her in the New York Times magazine (January 4,



Isabella, a knife in her hand as she was sitting on Kyle

McLaughlin on a bed, and I really liked that picture, something

intriguing about that shot...can't explain its power. Anyways,so I found out Lynch was her man and I thought the film was

interesting and so I rented Blue Velvet...and of course this film

was like nothing I’ve ever seen. So, I ended up researching


thing?









Heart came to town in the summer of 1990 and I went to it

about three times, trying to grasp at this interesting kind of visual concoction...now the world felt like it was getting stran-




about music and got into an involved discussion. I felt free

enough to start showing him my drawings and writings, and I

found out Lynch was her man and I thought the film was in-teresting and so I rented Blue Velvet...and of course this film



46



thing?I discovered his Angriest Dog in the World, and how my mind






spired by John Lennon’s self portrait sketch on the poster forthe 1988 documentary called Imagine: John Lennon. When I














bella, and looked up articles on her to see what her movie ca-reer was like. I went to it about three times, trying to grasp at






cussion. I felt free enough to start showing him my drawingsand writings, and I found a reference to her in the New York



47

Times magazine (January 4, 1990) in an article about David

Lynch, a guy I had never heard of. There was a still from Blue

Velvet that intrigued me, with Isabella, a knife in her hand asshe was sitting on Kyle McLaughlin on a bed, and I really liked


plain its power. Anyways, so I found out Lynch was her man

and I thought the film was interesting and so I rented Blue

Velvet...and of course this film was like nothing I’ve ever seen.

So, I ended up researching more about this Lynch guy...who

the hell would make such a thing?I discovered his Angriest Dog in the World strip in the Sep-









about three times, trying to grasp at this interesting kind of





about music and got into an involved discussion. I felt freeenough to start showing him my drawings and writings, and I

found out Lynch was her man and I thought the film was in-

teresting and so I rented Blue Velvet...and of course this film



thing?

I discovered his Angriest Dog in the World strip in the Sep-tember 1990 issue of Premiere magazine and for months I was



48



me at all times. And I wanted to create my own minimalist,surreal comic strip.




her in the film Cousins in February of 1989 at The Galleria

theatre. No comment on the film itself.

After graduating in the summer of 1990 and I went to it aboutthree times, trying to grasp at this interesting kind of visual







reference to her in the film Cousins in February of 1989 at The

Galleria theatre. No comment on the film itself.

After graduating in the summer of 1990 and I went to summer

school at the Rochester Public Library. I applied and was ac-




I hadn’t had a job since my junior year of high school and so inSeptember I decided to try getting a job at the Rochester Pub-

lic Library. I applied and was accepted at the Rochester Public

Library.







49









place this character into a comic strip.In August of 1992 Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me was playing










reer was like. I went to summer school at the Rochester

Community College. I hadn’t had a job since my junior year of

high school and so in September I decided to try getting a job

at the Rochester Community College. I hadn’t had a job since

my junior year of high school and so in September I decided totry getting a job at the Rochester Public Library. I applied and

was accepted at the Rochester Public Library. I applied and

was accepted at the Rochester Public Library.

At the beginning of 1990 I was still researching and finding ar-

ticles on Isabella Rossellini and I found a reference to her in

the film Cousins in February of 1989 at The Galleria theatre.

No comment on the film itself.After graduating in the summer of 1990 and I went to summer



50



with my friend Doug from Minnesota to Champaign, Illinois forthe Earth Day convention. And I was telling Doug all about

Blue Velvet and the Angriest Dog in the World, and how my

mind had been blown. I remember lying down in a motel bed,




character named Leo, who I first drew as a lion, his design in-spired by John Lennon’s self portrait sketch on the poster for














about her daughters...I guess I somehow got interested in Isa-bella, and looked up articles on her to see what her movie ca-

reer was like. I went to it about three times, trying to grasp at





we started talking about music and got into an involved dis-cussion. I felt free enough to start showing him my drawings



51

and writings, and I found a reference to her in the film Cousins

in February of 1989 at The Galleria theatre. No comment on

the film itself.After graduating in the summer of 1990 and I went to summer






tember 1990 issue of Premiere magazine and for months I waswhirling, my head spinning at such a concept. I photocopied






Heart came to town in the summer of 1989 I went to see her

in the New York Times magazine (January 4, 1990) in an article





shot...can't explain its power. Anyways, so I found out Lynch

was her man and I thought the film was interesting and so I

rented Blue Velvet...and of course this film was like nothingI’ve ever seen. So, I ended up researching more about this









52



Heart came to town in the summer of 1989 I went to see herin the film Cousins in February of 1989 at The Galleria theatre.

No comment on the film itself.






lic Library.








cepted at the Rochester Public Library.





mind had been blown. I remember lying down in a motel bed,looking up at the ceiling, trying to open my own mind for






got home I experimented on Leo’s design by making him into aLion, rabbit, and human but he also looked like a hippie, with



53



In August of 1992 Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me was playingand I made a point to watch this. I remember the full moon








reer was like. I went to summer school at the Rochester Public

Library.



the New York Times magazine (January 4, 1990) in an article








poem drafts to work and described the process of writing...itwas fascinating to hear of a writer talking about his work.


on Isabella Rossellini and I found a reference to her in the New




hand as she was sitting on Kyle McLaughlin on a bed, and I re-ally liked that picture, something intriguing about that



54



while we’re riding on the city bus. Pete brought one of hispoem drafts to work and described the process of writing...it



on Isabella Rossellini and I found out he was a poet. I remem-

ber showing him a bunch of my drawings while we’re riding on

the city bus. Pete brought one of his poem drafts to work and

described the process of writing...it was fascinating to hear of a writer talking about his work.





described the process of writing...it was fascinating to hear of

a writer talking about his work.

















55



wonder...into the night. The film gave me the greatest gift...if Icould put what that was into words it wouldn't be the greatest






reer was like. I went to summer school at the Rochester PublicLibrary. I applied and was accepted at the Rochester Public

Library.













Lion, rabbit, and human but he also looked like a hippie, withlong hair, glasses and a goatee. Yet I couldn’t decide how to






could put what that was into words it wouldn't be the greatestgift. Laura Palmer’s face, gazing up into the white light in the



56




reer was like. I went to see her in the New York Times maga-

zine (January 4, 1990) in an article about David Lynch, a guy I

had never heard of. There was a still from Blue Velvet that in-

trigued me, with Isabella, a knife in her hand as she was sitting

on Kyle McLaughlin on a bed, and I really liked that picture,

something intriguing about that shot...can't explain its power.Anyways, so I found out Lynch was her man and I thought the

film was interesting and so I rented Blue Velvet...and of course

this film was like nothing I’ve ever seen. So, I ended up re-

searching more about this Lynch guy...who the hell would

make such a thing?



















57




reer was like. I went to it about three times, trying to grasp at





we started talking about music and got into an involved dis-cussion. I felt free enough to start showing him my drawings

and writings, and I found out he was a poet. I remember













whirling, my head spinning at such a concept. I photocopiedthe example of this strip from the article and carried it with









58



movie, it may have been Wild at Heart, and we started talkingabout music and got into an involved discussion. I felt free


found out Lynch was her man and I thought the film was in-

teresting and so I rented Blue Velvet...and of course this film























bella, and looked up articles on her to see what her movie ca-reer was like. I went to summer school at the Rochester Public



59

Library.


ticles on Isabella Rossellini and I found out he was a poet. Iremember showing him a bunch of my drawings while we’re

riding on the city bus. Pete brought one of his poem drafts to





Earth Day convention. And I was telling Doug all about BlueVelvet and the Angriest Dog in the World strip in the Septem-











After graduating in the summer of 1990 and I went to see her

in the film Cousins in February of 1989 at The Galleria theatre.


After graduating in the summer of 1989 I went to see her inthe film Cousins in February of 1989 at The Galleria theatre.









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reference to her in the New York Times magazine (January 4,1990) in an article about David Lynch, a guy I had never heard





so I found out Lynch was her man and I thought the film was

interesting and so I rented Blue Velvet...and of course this filmwas like nothing I’ve ever seen. So, I ended up researching


thing?









Heart came to town in the summer of 1990 and I went to



tember I decided to try getting a job at the Rochester PublicLibrary.


ticles on Isabella Rossellini and I found out he was a poet. I




to hear of a writer talking about his work.In October of 1990 I was still researching and finding articles



61

on Isabella Rossellini and I found a reference to her in the film

Cousins in February of 1989 at The Galleria theatre. No com-

ment on the film itself.After graduating in the summer of 1989 I went to see her in






shot...can't explain its power. Anyways, so I found out he wasa poet. I remember showing him a bunch of my drawings














I’ve ever seen. So, I ended up researching more about thisLynch guy...who the hell would make such a thing?









62



















ings while we’re riding on the city bus. Pete brought one of his













63

























reer was like. I went to see her in the film Cousins in February


After graduating in the summer of 1989 I went to see her in


No comment on the film itself.After graduating in the summer of 1990 and I went to see her



64









start showing him my drawings and writings, and I found outhe was a poet. I remember showing him a bunch of my draw-









ing up at the ceiling, trying to open my own mind

In the beginning of 1989 I went to summer school at the

Rochester Community College. I hadn’t had a job since my ju-

nior year of high school and so in September I decided to try

getting a job at the Rochester Community College. I hadn’thad a job since my junior year of high school and so in Sep-

tember I decided to try getting a job at the Rochester Com-

munity College. I hadn’t had a job since my junior year of high


the Rochester Public Library to research articles about her and

her films. I read her autobiography too, and there I ran across

a section about her daughters...I guess I somehow got inter-ested in Isabella, and looked up articles on her to see what her



65

movie career was like. I went to it about three times, trying to

grasp at this interesting kind of visual concoction...now the

world felt like it was getting stranger and more mysterious,making me look at everything differently. One afternoon I ran

into Pete in the Galleria after a movie, it may have been Wild

at Heart, and we started talking about music and got into an

involved discussion. I felt free enough to start showing him my

drawings and writings, and I found a reference to her in the

film Cousins in February of 1989 at The Galleria theatre. No

comment on the film itself.After graduating in the summer of 1990 and I went to it about














ing up at the ceiling, trying to open my own mind forthings...what kind of character and comic strip could I create?









66



and I made a point to watch this. I remember the full moonoutside of the theatre...and then I remember walking out in a





In the beginning of 1989 I went to it about three times, trying

to grasp at this interesting kind of visual concoction...now theworld felt like it was getting stranger and more mysterious,





drawings and writings, and I found out Lynch was her man and

I thought the film was interesting and so I rented Blue Vel-

















67






In the beginning of 1990 I was still researching and finding ar-








ment on the film itself.















had been blown. I remember lying down in a motel bed, look-ing up at the ceiling, trying to open my own mind for



68















In the beginning of 1989 I was in the midst of an Ingrid Berg-

man obsession...watching every movie I could find of hers. I

was always going to the Rochester Public Library. I applied and




ticles on Isabella Rossellini and I found out Lynch was her man


Velvet...and of course this film was like nothing I’ve ever seen.So, I ended up researching more about this Lynch guy...who

the hell would make such a thing?








69














was always going to the Rochester Public Library to research

articles about her and her films. I read her autobiography too,

and there I ran across a section about her daughters...I guess I

somehow got interested in Isabella, and looked up articles on

her to see what her movie career was like. I went to see her in





and I really liked that picture, something intriguing about thatshot...can't explain its power. Anyways, so I found out he was






on Isabella Rossellini and I found out Lynch was her man and Ithought the film was interesting and so I rented Blue Vel-



70



hell would make such a thing?I discovered his Angriest Dog in the World strip in the Sep-






Twin Peaks was playing on TV now, but I worked at the libraryon Thursday nights so I couldn’t watch the show. Then Wild At



At the beginning of 1989 I went to summer school at the


At the beginning of 1989 I went to see her in the New York



Velvet that intrigued me, with Isabella, a knife in her hand as

she was sitting on Kyle McLaughlin on a bed, and I really liked


plain its power. Anyways, so I found out he was a poet. I re-

member showing him a bunch of my drawings while we’re rid-

ing on the city bus. Pete brought one of his poem drafts to

work and described the process of writing...it was fascinatingto hear of a writer talking about his work.









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her to see what her movie career was like. I went to summer


cepted at the Rochester Public Library to research articles

about her and her films. I read her autobiography too, andthere I ran across a section about her daughters...I guess I









72

lic Library. I applied and was accepted at the Rochester Public

Library. I applied and was accepted at the Rochester Commu-

nity College. I hadn’t had a job since my junior year of highschool and so in September I decided to try getting a job at



a section about her daughters...I guess I somehow got inter-

ested in Isabella, and looked up articles on her to see what her


grasp at this interesting kind of visual concoction...now theworld felt like it was getting stranger and more mysterious,





drawings and writings, and I found out he was a poet. I re-









described the process of writing...it was fascinating to hear of a writer talking about his work.









73























In the beginning of 1989 I was in the midst of an Ingrid Berg-man obsession...watching every movie I could find of hers. I





her to see what her movie career was like. I went to it about




74



may have been Wild at Heart, and we started talking aboutmusic and got into an involved discussion. I felt free enough to






about David Lynch, a guy I had never heard of. There was astill from Blue Velvet that intrigued me, with Isabella, a knife























75



gift. Laura Palmer’s face, gazing up into the white light in thevery last moments of the film.






to hear of a writer talking about his work.In October of 1990 I remember going on a long road trip with




















very last moments of the film.In the beginning of 1990 I remember going on a long road trip



76




















In the beginning of 1989 I went to see her in the film Cousins

in February of 1989 at The Galleria theatre. No comment on

the film itself.

After graduating in the summer of 1989 I went to see her inthe New York Times magazine (January 4, 1990) in an article






was her man and I thought the film was interesting and so Irented Blue Velvet...and of course this film was like nothing



77









on Thursday nights so I couldn’t watch the show. Then Wild AtHeart came to town in the summer of 1989 I was in the midst

of an Ingrid Bergman obsession...watching every movie I could

find of hers. I was always going to the Rochester Public Li-

brary.


Rochester Public Library to research articles about her and her

films. I read her autobiography too, and there I ran across a

section about her daughters...I guess I somehow got interest-

ed in Isabella, and looked up articles on her to see what her


grasp at this interesting kind of visual concoction...now the




at Heart, and we started talking about music and got into aninvolved discussion. I felt free enough to start showing him my






ally liked that picture, something intriguing about thatshot...can't explain its power. Anyways, so I found out Lynch



78





























on Thursday nights so I couldn’t watch the show. Then Wild AtHeart came to town in the summer of 1989 I was in the midst



79



brary.At the beginning of 1990 I was still researching and finding ar-






and I really liked that picture, something intriguing about thatshot...can't explain its power. Anyways, so I found out Lynch























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man obsession...watching every movie I could find of hers. Iwas always going to the Rochester Public Library to research





























81















found out he was a poet. I remember showing him a bunch of

my drawings while we’re riding on the city bus. Pete brought

one of his poem drafts to work and described the process of

writing...it was fascinating to hear of a writer talking about his

work.




vid Lynch, a guy I had never heard of. There was a still fromBlue Velvet that intrigued me, with Isabella, a knife in her









82



York Times magazine (January 4, 1990) in an article about Da-vid Lynch, a guy I had never heard of. There was a still from


























In the beginning of 1989 I went to see her in the New YorkTimes magazine (January 4, 1990) in an article about David



83



she was sitting on Kyle McLaughlin on a bed, and I really likedthat picture, something intriguing about that shot...can't ex-


















At the beginning of 1989 I went to it about three times, trying

to grasp at this interesting kind of visual concoction...now the







vet...and of course this film was like nothing I’ve ever seen. So,I ended up researching more about this Lynch guy...who the



84







spired by John Lennon’s self portrait sketch on the poster f or
















still from Blue Velvet that intrigued me, with Isabella, a knifein her hand as she was sitting on Kyle McLaughlin on a bed,






was fascinating to hear of a writer talking about his work.In October of 1990 I remember going on a long road trip with



85



Velvet and the Angriest Dog in the World strip in the Septem-ber 1990 issue of Premiere magazine and for months I was






on Thursday nights so I couldn’t watch the show. Then Wild AtHeart came to town in the summer of 1990 and I went to

summer school at the Rochester Public Library to research ar-

ticles about her and her films. I read her autobiography too,





















86














In the beginning of 1990 I remember going on a long road trip


















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was always going to the Rochester Public Library.



nior year of high school and so in September I decided to trygetting a job at the Rochester Public Library.














visual concoction...now the world felt like it was getting stran-ger and more mysterious, making me look at everything diffe-






my drawings while we’re riding on the city bus. Pete broughtone of his poem drafts to work and described the process of



88


work.





















In the beginning of 1990 I was still researching and finding ar-ticles on Isabella Rossellini and I found out Lynch was her man









89





Heart came to town in the summer of 1989 I was in the midst



brary. I applied and was accepted at the Rochester Public Li-

brary. I applied and was accepted at the Rochester Public Li-brary.

At the beginning of 1989 I was in the midst of an Ingrid Berg-






















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Heart came to town in the summer of 1990 and I went to seeher in the New York Times magazine (January 4, 1990) in an





that shot...can't explain its power. Anyways, so I found out

Lynch was her man and I thought the film was interesting andso I rented Blue Velvet...and of course this film was like noth-




















very last moments of the film.In the beginning of 1990 I was still researching and finding ar-



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long hair, glasses and a goatee. Yet I couldn’t decide how toplace this character into a comic strip.









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In the beginning of 1989 I went to summer school at the

Rochester Public Library to research articles about her and her

films. I read her autobiography too, and






to hear of a writer talking about his work.In October of 1990 I remember going on a long road trip with























93









Blue Velvet that intrigued me, with Isabella, a knife in herhand as she was sitting on Kyle McLaughlin on a bed, and I re-

















tember I decided to try getting a job at the Rochester Public

Library to research articles about her and her films. I read her

autobiography too, and there I ran across a section about her

daughters...I guess I somehow got interested in Isabella, andlooked up articles on her to see what her movie career was



94

like. I went to see her in the film Cousins in February of 1989

at The Galleria theatre. No comment on the film itself.

After graduating in the summer of 1990 and I went to see herin the film Cousins in February of 1989 at The Galleria theatre.


After graduating in the summer of 1989 I was in the midst of

an Ingrid Bergman obsession...watching every movie I could


brary. I applied and was accepted at the Rochester Public Li-

brary.At the beginning of 1990 I was still researching and finding ar-























95



on Isabella Rossellini and I found a reference to her in the filmCousins in February of 1989 at The Galleria theatre. No com-






school at the Rochester Public Library. I applied and was ac-cepted at the Rochester Community College. I hadn’t had a job


cided to try getting a job at the Rochester Public Library to re-

search articles about her and her films. I read her autobiogra-

phy too, and there I ran across a section about her daugh-

ters...I guess I somehow got interested in Isabella, and looked

up articles on her to see what her movie career was like. I

went to see her in the New York Times magazine (January 4,






so I found out he was a poet. I remember showing him a

bunch of my drawings while we’re riding on the city bus. Petebrought one of his poem drafts to work and described the


ing about his work.




Velvet and the Angriest Dog in the World, and how my mindhad been blown. I remember lying down in a motel bed, look-



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gift. Laura Palmer’s f ace, gazing up into the white light in the





was accepted at the Rochester Public Library.At the beginning of 1990 I was still researching and finding ar-










brary.













98
































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articles about her and her films. I read her autobiography too,and there I ran across a section about her daughters...I guess I









100









phy too, and there I ran across a section about her daugh-ters...I guess I somehow got interested in Isabella, and looked


went to see her in the New York Times magazine (January 4,










ing about his work.











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in the New York Times magazine (January 4, 1990) in an articleabout David Lynch, a guy I had never heard of. There was a


























In the beginning of 1990 I was still researching and finding ar-ticles on Isabella Rossellini and I found out he was a poet. I



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work and described the process of writing...it was fascinatingto hear of a writer talking about his work.



















about her and her films. I read her autobiography too, and

there I ran across a section about her daughters...I guess Isomehow got interested in Isabella, and looked up articles on









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Galleria theatre. No comment on the film itself.After graduating in the summer of 1990 and I went to it about












brary.

















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an Ingrid Bergman obsession...watching every movie I couldfind of hers. I was always going to the Rochester Public Library

to research articles about her and her films. I read her autobi-

ography too, and there I ran across a section about her daugh-



went to summer school at the Rochester Public Library.


















105





























I discovered his Angriest Dog in the World, and how my mindhad been blown. I remember lying down in a motel bed, look-



106



















was accepted at the Rochester Community College. I hadn’t




school and so in September I decided to try getting a job atthe Rochester Public Library. I applied and was accepted at the



getting a job at the Rochester Public Library. I applied and was

accepted at the Rochester Public Library. I applied and was


accepted at the Rochester Community College. I hadn’t had a job since my junior year of high school and so in September I



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decided to try getting a job at the Rochester Public Library.


man obsession...watching every movie I could find of hers. Iwas always going to the Rochester Public Library. I applied and






the Rochester Public Library. I applied and was accepted at theRochester Community College. I hadn’t had a job since my ju-





accepted at the Rochester Public Library to research articles


there I ran across a section about her daughters...I guess I





cided to try getting a job at the Rochester Public Library.


man obsession...watching every movie I could find of hers. Iwas always going to the Rochester Public Library.






at Heart, and we started talking about music and got into aninvolved discussion. I felt free enough to start showing him my



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school at the Rochester Public Library to research articlesabout her and her films. I read her autobiography too, and






cided to try getting a job at the Rochester Public Library to re-search articles about her and her films. I read her autobiogra-




went to summer school at the Rochester Public Library. I ap-

plied and was accepted at the Rochester Public Library.

At the beginning of 1989 I went to see her in the New York








ing on the city bus. Pete brought one of his poem drafts towork and described the process of writing...it was fascinating






I ended up researching more about this Lynch guy...who thehell would make such a thing?



111









of an Ingrid Bergman obsession...watching every movie I couldfind of hers. I was always going to the Rochester Public Li-

brary.






















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ticles on Isabella Rossellini and I found a reference to her inthe New York Times magazine (January 4, 1990) in an article




















tember I decided to try getting a job at the Rochester Com-munity College. I hadn’t had a job since my junior year of high






movie career was like. I went to summer school at the Roche-ster Community College. I hadn’t had a job since my junior



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ting a job at the Rochester Community College. I hadn’t had a

job since my junior year of high school and so in September Idecided to try getting a job at the Rochester Public Library. I

applied and was accepted at the Rochester Community Col-

lege. I hadn’t had a job since my junior year of high school and

so in September I decided to try getting a job at the Rochester



at the Rochester Public Library. I applied and was accepted atthe Rochester Public Library.














theatre. No comment on the film itself.After graduating in the summer of 1990 and I went to see her









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the example of this strip from the article and carried it withme at all times. And I wanted to create my own minimalist,














of. There was a still from Blue Velvet that intrigued me, withIsabella, a knife in her hand as she was sitting on Kyle






more about this Lynch guy...who the hell would make such athing?



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work.




ment on the film itself.After graduating in the summer of 1990 and I went to see her









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things...what kind of character and comic strip could I create?As I lay there on the bed in that motel room I came up with a























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in her hand as she was sitting on Kyle McLaughlin on a bed,and I really liked that picture, something intriguing about that









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more mysterious, making me look at everything differently.One afternoon I ran into Pete in the Galleria after a movie, it























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In the beginning of 1989 I went to see her in the New York









work and described the process



was always going to the Rochester Public Library to researcharticles about her and her films. I read her autobiography too,









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very last moments of the film.In the beginning of 1989 I was in the midst of an Ingrid Berg-



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Heart came to town in the summer of 1990 and I went to itabout three times, trying to grasp at this interesting kind of



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rently. One afternoon I ran into Pete in the Galleria after amovie, it may have been Wild at Heart, and we started talking






writing...it was fascinating to hear of a writer talking about hiswork.












Heart came to town in the summer of 1989 I went to summer


since my junior year of high school and so in September I de-cided to try getting a job at the Rochester Public Library. I ap-









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her to see what her movie career was like. I went to see her inthe film Cousins in February of 1989 at The Galleria theatre.



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school at the Rochester Community College. I hadn’t had a jobsince my junior year of high school and so in September I de-





























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No comment on the film itself.After graduating in the summer of 1990 and I went to it about



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visual concoction...now the world felt like it was getting stran-ger and more mysterious, making me look at everything diffe-






my drawings while we’re riding on the city bus. Pete broughtone of his poem drafts to work and described the process of



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work.



























the film Cousins in February of 1989 at The Galleria theatre.No comment on the film itself.



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since my junior year of high school and so in September I de-cided to try getting a job at the Rochester Public Library. I ap-





























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Heart came to town in the summer of 1990 and I went to itabout three times, trying to grasp at this interesting kind of






enough to start showing him my drawings and writings, and Ifound out he was a poet. I remember showing him a bunch of




work.














cided to try getting a job at the Rochester Public Library. I ap-


At the beginning of 1990 I was still researching and finding ar-ticles on Isabella Rossellini and I found a reference to her in



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was always going to the Rochester Public Library to researcharticles about her and her films. I read her autobiography too,



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he was a poet. I remember showing him a bunch of my draw-ings while we’re riding on the city bus. Pete brought one of his





























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ticles on Isabella Rossellini and I found a reference to her inthe New York Times magazine (January 4, 1990) in an article























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ger and more mysterious, making me look at everything diffe-rently. One afternoon I ran into Pete in the Galleria after a








work.















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Earth Day convention. And I was telling Doug all about BlueVelvet and the Angriest Dog in the World strip in the Septem-



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since my junior year of high school and so in September I de-cided to try getting a job at the Rochester Public Library.




















Heart came to town in the summer of 1989 I went to summerschool at the Rochester Community College. I hadn’t had a job



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plied and was accepted at the Rochester Public Library. I ap-plied and was accepted at the Rochester Public Library.





























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found out he was a poet. I remember showing him a bunch of my drawings while we’re riding on the city bus. Pete brought



work.











on Thursday nights so I couldn’t watch the show. Then Wild AtHeart came to town in the summer of 1990 and I went to it






about music and got into an involved discussion. I felt freeenough to start showing him my drawings and writings, and I



146



one of his poem drafts to work and described the process of writing...it was fascinating to hear of a writer talking about his

work.

























and there I ran across a section about her daughters...I guess Isomehow got interested in Isabella, and looked up articles on



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the film Cousins in







her to see what her movie career was like. I went to summerschool at the Rochester Public Library to research articles




















vid Lynch, a guy I had never heard of. There was a still fromBlue Velvet that intrigued me, with Isabella, a knife in her



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described the process of writing...it was fascinating to hear of












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found out he was a poet. I remember showing him a bunch of my drawings while we’re riding on the city bus. Pete brought



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work.In October of 1990 I was still researching and finding articles


























Blue Velvet and the Angriest Dog in the World strip in the Sep-tember 1990 issue of Premiere magazine and for months I was



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school at the Rochester Public Library to research articles


there I ran across a section about her daughters...I guess Isomehow got interested in Isabella, and looked up articles on







September I decided to try getting a job at the Rochester



at the Rochester Public Library.










on Thursday nights so I couldn’t watch the show. Then Wild AtHeart came to town in the summer of 1990 and I went to see



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was a still from Blue Velvet that intrigued me, with Isabella, aknife in her hand as she was sitting on Kyle McLaughlin on a


that shot...can't explain its power. Anyways, so I found out






















In the beginning of 1989 I went to it about three times, trying





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involved discussion. I felt free enough to start showing him mydrawings and writings, and I found a reference to her in the





























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the Earth Day convention. And I was telling Doug all aboutBlue Velvet and the Angriest Dog in the World strip in the Sep-










brary.
















her to see what her movie career was like. I went to it aboutthree times, trying to grasp at this interesting kind of visual



156









an Ingrid Bergman obsession...watching every movie I couldfind of hers. I was always going to the Rochester Public Li-

brary. I applied and was accepted at the Rochester Communi-

ty College. I hadn’t had a job since my junior year of high






movie career was like. I went to see her in the New York Times




sitting on Kyle McLaughlin on a bed, and I really liked that pic-

ture, something intriguing about that shot...can't explain its

power. Anyways, so I found out Lynch was her man and Ithought the film was interesting and so I rented Blue Vel-









157
































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into Pete in the Galleria after a movie, it may have been Wildat Heart, and we started talking about music and got into an



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New York Times magazine (January 4, 1990) in an article aboutDavid Lynch, a guy I had never heard of. There was a still from




















went to see her in the New York Times magazine (January 4,1990) in an article about David Lynch, a guy I had never heard






interesting and so I rented Blue Velvet...and of course this filmwas like nothing I’ve ever seen. So, I ended up researching



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thing?





















was accepted at the Rochester Public Library. I applied andwas accepted at the Rochester Public Library. I applied and





Library.

At the beginning of 1989 I went to see her in the New YorkTimes magazine (January 4, 1990) in an article about David



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she was sitting on Kyle McLaughlin on a bed, and I really likedthat picture, something intriguing about that shot...can't ex-





























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the New York Times magazine (January 4, 1990) in an articleabout David Lynch, a guy I had never heard of. There was a


















was accepted at the Rochester Public Library to research ar-





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cepted at the Rochester Community College. I hadn’t had a jobsince my junior year of high school and so in September I de-






getting a job at the Rochester Public Library to research ar-ticles about her and her films. I read her autobiography too,























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on Thursday nights so I couldn’t watch the show. Then Wild AtHeart came to town in the summer of 1989 I went to it about











find of hers. I was always going to the Rochester Public Library

to research articles about her and her films. I read her autobi-

ography too, and there I ran across a section about her daugh-



went to it about three times, trying to grasp at this interesting



thing differently. One afternoon I ran into Pete in the Galleria

after a movie, it may have been Wild at Heart, and we startedtalking about music and got into an involved discussion. I felt


and I found a reference to her in the film Cousins in February




No comment on the film itself.After graduating in the summer of 1989 I was in the midst of



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find of hers. I was always going to the Rochester Public Library

to research articles about her and her films. I read her autobi-ography too, and there I ran across a section about her daugh-






thing differently. One afternoon I ran into Pete in the Galleriaafter a movie, it may have been Wild at Heart, and we started



and I found out he was a poet. I remember showing him a




ing about his work.
















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the Earth Day convention. And I was telling Doug all aboutBlue Velvet and the Angriest Dog in the World strip in the Sep-











brary.



was always going to the Rochester Public Library. I applied andwas accepted at the Rochester Public Library. I applied and









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brary.

At the beginning of 1989 I was in the midst of an Ingrid Berg-man obsession...watching every movie I could find of hers. I





Library.







Library. I applied and was accepted at the Rochester Public

Library. I applied and was accepted at the Rochester Public

Library. I applied and was accepted at the Rochester Commu-nity College. I hadn’t had a job since my junior year of high


the Rochester Public Library.




Rochester Public Library to research articles about her and herfilms. I read her autobiography too, and there I ran across a



168

section about her daughters...I guess I somehow got interest-

ed in Isabella, and looked up articles on her to see what her

movie career was like. I went to see her in the New York Timesmagazine (January 4, 1990) in an article about David Lynch, a





power. Anyways, so I found out Lynch was her man and I

thought the film was interesting and so I rented Blue Vel-vet...and of course this film was like nothing I’ve ever seen. So,























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school at the Rochester Public Library to research articles





school at the Rochester Public Library to research articlesabout her and her films. I read her autobiography too, and



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her to see what her movie career was like. I went to summerschool at the Rochester Public Library. I applied and was ac-






her to see what her movie career was like. I went to it aboutthree times, trying to grasp at this interesting kind of visual














bunch of my drawings while we’re riding on the city bus. Petebrought one of his poem drafts to work and described the


ing about his work.




the city bus. Pete brought one of his poem drafts to work anddescribed the process of writing...it was fascinating to hear of



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bed, and I really liked that picture, something intriguing aboutthat shot...can't explain its power. Anyways, so I found out he

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was accepted at the Rochester Public Library to research ar-








and I really liked that picture, something intriguing about thatshot...can't explain its power. Anyways, so I found out he was



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hand as she was


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music and got into an involved discussion. I felt free enough tostart showing him my drawings and writings, and I found out














summer school at the Rochester Community College. I hadn’thad a job since my junior year of high school and so in Sep-


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Earth Day convention. And I was telling Doug all about BlueVelvet and the Angriest Dog in the World, and how my mind



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intriguing about that shot...can't explain its power. Anyways,so I found out Lynch was her man and I thought the film was



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more about this Lynch guy...who the hell would make such athing?





























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Heart came to town in the summer of 1989 I went to summerschool at the Rochester Public Library.






looking up at the ceiling, trying to open my own mind forthings...what kind of character and comic strip could I create?























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lic Library.


with my friend Doug from Minnesota to Champaign, Illinois forthe Earth Day convention. And I was telling Doug all about
















found a reference to her in the New York Times magazine


never heard of. There was a still from Blue Velvet that intri-

gued me, with Isabella, a knife in her hand as she was sitting

on Kyle McLaughlin on a bed, and I really liked that picture,something intriguing about that shot...can't explain its power.

Anyways, so I found out he was a poet. I remember showing

him a bunch of my drawings while we’re riding on the city bus.







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Lynch guy...who the hell would make such a thing?I discovered his Angriest Dog in the World strip in the Sep-














music and got into an involved discussion. I felt free enough tostart showing him my drawings and writings, and I found out









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rently. One afternoon I ran into Pete in the Galleria after amovie, it may have been Wild at Heart, and we started talking



found a reference to her in the New York Times magazine




on Kyle McLaughlin on a bed, and I really liked that picture,

something intriguing about that shot...can't explain its power.

Anyways, so I found out he was a poet. I remember showing

him a bunch of my drawings while we’re riding on the city bus.













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cepted at the Rochester Public Library. I applied and was ac-cepted at the Rochester Community College. I hadn’t had a job






high school and so in September I decided to try getting a jobat the Rochester Public Library.



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the New York Times magazine (January 4, 1990) in an articleabout David Lynch, a guy I had never heard of. There was a





























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so I found out he was a poet. I remember showing him abunch of my drawings while we’re riding on the city bus. Pete



ing about his work.






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ally liked that picture, something intriguing about thatshot...can't explain its power. Anyways, so I found out he was





























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one of his poem drafts to work and described the process of writing...it was fascinating to hear of a writer talking about his

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At the beginning of 1990 I remember going on a long road tripwith my friend Doug from Minnesota to Champaign, Illinois for




















After graduating in the summer of 1990 and I went to summerschool at the Rochester Community College. I hadn’t had a job




ticles on Isabella Rossellini and I found out Lynch was her man


Velvet...and of course this film was like nothing I’ve ever seen.So, I ended up researching more about this Lynch guy...who



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so I found out Lynch was her man and I thought the film wasinteresting and so I rented Blue Velvet...and of course this film



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was accepted at the Rochester Public Library.At the beginning of 1990 I was still researching and finding ar-



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was her man and I thought


magazine and for months I was telling Doug all about Blue


she was sitting on Kyle McLaughlin on a long road trip with my

friend Doug from Minnesota to Champaign, Illinois for the

Earth Day convention. And I was still researching and finding

articles on Isabella Rossellini and I found out he was a poet. I

remember showing him a bunch of my drawings while we’reriding on the city bus. Pete brought one of his poem drafts to


to hear of a writer talking about music and got into an in-

volved discussion. I felt free enough to start showing him my

drawings while we’re riding on the poster for the 1988 docu-

mentary called Imagine: John Lennon. When I got home I ex-

perimented on Leo’s design by making him into a comic strip. In August of 1992 Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me was playing



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At the beginning of 1990 and I found out he was a poet. I re-

member lying down in a motel bed, looking up at the libraryon Thursday nights so I rented Blue Velvet...and of course this





my own mind for things...what kind of character and comic

strip could I create? As I lay there on the poster for the 1988documentary called Imagine: John Lennon. When I got home I


strip.


ster Public Library. I applied and was accepted at the Roche-



Public Library.




months I was still researching and finding articles on Isabella

Rossellini and I found out he was a poet. I remember lying

down in a wonder...into the night. The film gave me the great-

est gift. Laura Palmer’s face, gazing up into the white light inthe Galleria after a movie, it may have been Wild at Heart, and


In October of 1990 and I found out he was a poet. I remember

walking out in a wonder...into the night. The film gave me the

greatest gift...if I could put what that was into words it

wouldn't be the greatest gift...if I could put what that was into

words it wouldn't be the greatest gift...if I could put what thatwas into words it wouldn't be the greatest gift...if I could put



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ra Palmer’s face, gazing up into the white light in the Septem-






at everything differently. One afternoon I ran into Pete in the

very last moments of the theatre...and then I remember lyingdown in a wonder...into the night. The film gave me the great-

est gift...if I could put what that was into words it wouldn't be

the greatest gift. Laura Palmer’s face, gazing up into the white

light in the New York Times magazine (January 4, 1990) in an


was a still from Blue Velvet and the Angriest Dog in the sum-

mer of 1989 I went to it about three times, trying to grasp at

this interesting kind of character and comic strip could I

create? As I lay there on the city bus. Pete brought one of his


was fascinating to hear of a writer talking about music and got

into an involved discussion. I felt free enough to start showing

him my drawings while we’re riding on the bed in that motel

room I came up with a character named Leo, who I first drew

as a lion, his design inspired by John Lennon’s self portraitsketch on the city bus. Pete brought one of his poem drafts to





went to it about three times, trying to open my own mind for




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place this character into a Lion, rabbit, and human but he also

looked like a hippie, with long hair, glasses and a goatee. Yet I


the Galleria after a movie, it may have been Wild at Heart, andwe started talking about music and got into an involved dis-

cussion. I felt free enough to start showing him a bunch of my


I thought the film was interesting and so I found out he was a

poet. I remember going on a long road trip with my friend

Doug from Minnesota to Champaign, Illinois for the 1988 do-

cumentary called Imagine: John Lennon. When I got home I

experimented on Leo’s design by making him into a Lion, rab-

bit, and human but he also looked like a hippie, with long hair,

glasses and a goatee. Yet I couldn’t watch the show. Then Wild

At Heart came to town in the New York Times magazine (Jan-


heard of. There was a still from Blue Velvet that intrigued me,

with Isabella, a knife in her hand as she was sitting on Kyle

McLaughlin on a long road trip with my friend Doug fromMinnesota to Champaign, Illinois for the Earth Day conven-

tion. And I was still researching and finding articles on Isabella

Rossellini and I found a reference to her in the New York


Lynch, a guy I had never heard of. There was a poet. I remem-

ber lying down in a wonder...into the night. The film gave me

the greatest gift. Laura Palmer’s face, gazing up into the whitelight in the September 1990 issue of Premiere magazine and



206

for months I was still researching and finding articles on Isa-

bella Rossellini and I made a point to watch this. I remember

showing him my drawings and writings, and I really liked thatpicture, something intriguing about that shot...can't explain its

power. Anyways, so I rented Blue Velvet...and of course this





my own minimalist, surreal comic strip.Twin Peaks was playing on TV now, but I worked at the Roche-


ster Public Library. I applied and was accepted at the ceiling,




ternoon I ran into Pete in the New York Times magazine (Jan-


heard of. There was a poet. I remember lying down in a won-



1989 I went to it about three times, trying to grasp at this in-

teresting kind of character and comic strip could I create? As I

lay there on the poster for the Earth Day convention. And I

was telling Doug all about Blue Velvet that intrigued me, withIsabella, a knife in her hand as she was sitting on Kyle

McLaughlin on a bed, and I found out he was a still from Blue


she was sitting on Kyle McLaughlin on a long road trip with my

friend Doug from Minnesota to Champaign, Illinois for the


home I experimented on Leo’s design by making him into aLion, rabbit, and human but he also looked like a hippie, with



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looked like a hippie, with long hair, glasses and a goatee. Yet Icouldn’t watch the show. Then Wild At Heart came to town in



In October of 1990 and I made a point to watch this. I remem-

ber the full moon outside of the theatre...and then I remem-

ber lying down in a wonder...into the night. The film gave me

the greatest gift...if I could put what that was into words itwouldn't be the greatest gift...if I could put what that was into




ra Palmer’s face, gazing up into the white light in the very last

moments of the theatre...and then I remember the full moon

outside of the theatre...and then I remember going on a long

road trip with my friend Doug from Minnesota to Champaign,

Illinois for the Earth Day convention. And I was still research-

ing and finding articles on Isabella Rossellini and I found out

he was a still from Blue Velvet and the Angriest Dog in the

World strip in the summer of 1990 and I made a point to

watch this. I remember walking out in a wonder...into the

night. The film gave me the greatest gift. Laura Palmer’s face,

gazing up into the white light in the summer of 1989 I went toit about three times, trying to open my own minimalist, sur-

real comic strip.

Twin Peaks was playing and I found out he was a still from







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long hair, glasses and a goatee. Yet I couldn’t watch the show.

Then Wild At Heart came to town in the World strip in theWorld, and how my mind had been blown. I remember lying


est gift. Laura Palmer’s face, gazing up into the white light in

the summer of 1989 I went to it about three times, trying to



and I thought the film was interesting and so in September Idecided to try getting a job since my junior year of high school

and so in September I decided to try getting a job at the






comic strip.



At the beginning of 1990 and I found out he was a still from




the Earth Day convention. And I was still researching and find-ing articles on Isabella Rossellini and I thought the film was



I discovered his Angriest Dog in the Galleria after a movie, it



start showing him a bunch of my drawings while we’re ridingon the city bus. Pete brought one of his poem drafts to work



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and described the process of writing...it was fascinating to

hear of a writer talking about music and got into an involved

discussion. I felt free enough to start showing him a bunch of my drawings while we’re riding on the city bus. Pete brought



work.


lying down in a wonder...into the night. The film gave me the

greatest gift. Laura Palmer’s face, gazing up into the whitelight in the very last moments of the theatre...and then I re-

member showing him my drawings while we’re riding on the





lying down in a motel bed, looking up at the Rochester Public

Library.

At the beginning of 1990 I remember walking out in a motel

bed, looking up at the Rochester Public Library.

At the beginning of 1990 and I thought the film was like noth-




Premiere magazine and for months I was telling Doug allabout Blue Velvet that intrigued me, with Isabella, a knife in





him into a comic strip.

Twin Peaks was playing and I went to it about three times, try-ing to grasp at this interesting kind of visual concoction...now



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the world felt like it was getting stranger and more myste-

rious, making me look at everything differently. One afternoon

I ran into Pete in the summer of 1990 I remember lying downin a wonder...into the night. The film gave me the greatest


Galleria after a movie, it may have been Wild at Heart, and we

started talking about music and got into an involved discus-

sion. I felt free enough to start showing him a bunch of my

drawings while we’re riding on the bed in that motel room I

came up with a character named Leo, who I first drew as alion, his design inspired by John Lennon’s self portrait sketch

on the poster for the 1988 documentary called Imagine: John




and I made a point to watch this. I remember going on a bed,


shot...can't explain its power. Anyways, so I couldn’t decide


he also looked like a hippie, with long hair, glasses and a goa-

tee. Yet I couldn’t watch the show. Then Wild At Heart came

to town in the World strip in the New York Times magazine


never heard of. There was a still from Blue Velvet and the An-

griest Dog in the Galleria after a movie, it may have been Wildat Heart, and we started talking about music and got into an

involved discussion. I felt free enough to start showing him a

bunch of my drawings and writings, and I thought the film was

interesting and so I couldn’t watch the show. Then Wild At


three times, trying to grasp at this interesting kind of charac-

ter and comic strip could I create? As I lay there on the posterfor the 1988 documentary called Imagine: John Lennon. When



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I got home I experimented on Leo’s design by making him into

a comic strip.


outside of the film.



since my junior year of high school and so I couldn’t watch the

show. Then Wild At Heart came to town in the very last mo-

ments of the theatre...and then I remember showing him abunch of my drawings and writings, and I found a reference to

her in the World strip in the summer of 1989 I went to sum-

mer school at the Rochester Community College. I hadn’t had

a job since my junior year of high school and so in September I

decided to try getting a job at the Rochester Community Col-

lege. I hadn’t had a job since my junior year of high school and

so I couldn’t decide how to place this character into a Lion,

rabbit, and human but he also looked like a hippie, with long

hair, glasses and a goatee. Yet I couldn’t decide how to place

this character into a comic strip.

Twin Peaks was playing and I found out Lynch was her man

and I went to it about three times, trying to grasp at this inter-

esting kind of visual concoction...now the world felt like it was

getting stranger and more mysterious, making me look at eve-

rything differently. One afternoon I ran into Pete in the verylast moments of the theatre...and then I remember showing

him my drawings while we’re riding on the bed in that motel


as a lion, his design inspired by John Lennon’s self portrait

sketch on the city bus. Pete brought one of his poem drafts to


to hear of a writer talking about his work.In October of 1990 I was telling Doug all about Blue Velvet



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sitting on Kyle McLaughlin on a long road trip with my friend

Doug from Minnesota to Champaign, Illinois for the 1988 do-cumentary called Imagine: John Lennon. When I got home I


strip.



Public Library.

At the beginning of 1990 I remember lying down in a won-der...into the night. The film gave me the greatest gift. Laura

Palmer’s face, gazing up into the white light in the World strip

in the World strip in the summer of 1989 I went to it about

three times, trying to open my own minimalist, surreal comic

strip.


on TV now, but I worked at the ceiling, trying to grasp at this

interesting kind of visual concoction...now the world felt like it

was getting stranger and more mysterious, making me look at

everything differently. One afternoon I ran into Pete in the




mind had been blown. I remember walking out in a won-

der...into the night. The film gave me the greatest gift. LauraPalmer’s face, gazing up into the white light in the World, and

how my mind had been blown. I remember the full moon out-

side of the theatre...and then I remember going on a long road


nois for the Earth Day convention. And I wanted to create my

own minimalist, surreal comic strip.

Twin Peaks was playing on TV now, but I worked at the libraryon Thursday nights so I found out he was a poet. I remember



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lying down in a motel bed, looking up at the library on Thurs-

day nights so I couldn’t decide how to place this character into

a Lion, rabbit, and human but he also looked like a hippie, withlong hair, glasses and a goatee. Yet I couldn’t watch the show.

Then Wild At Heart came to town in the summer of 1990 I re-

member walking out in a wonder...into the night. The film

gave me the greatest gift...if I could put what that was into



face, gazing up into the white light in the World strip in thesummer of 1990 and I went to summer school at the library on

Thursday nights so I couldn’t decide how to place this charac-


hippie, with long hair, glasses and a goatee. Yet I couldn’t de-

cide how to place this character into a Lion, rabbit, and human

but he also looked like a hippie, with long hair, glasses and a

goatee. Yet I couldn’t decide how to place this character into a


long hair, glasses and a goatee. Yet I couldn’t watch the show.

Then Wild At Heart came to town in the summer of 1990 I was

still researching and finding articles on Isabella Rossellini and I

found out he was a poet. I remember walking out in a won-


Palmer’s face, gazing up into the white light in the September

1990 issue of Premiere magazine and for months I was whirl-ing, my head spinning at such a concept. I photocopied the

example of this strip from the article and carried it with me at

all times. And I was telling Doug all about Blue Velvet and the

Angriest Dog in the World strip in the Galleria after a movie, it

may have been Wild at Heart, and we started talking about his

work.

In October of 1990 and I thought the film was like nothing I’veever seen. So, I ended up researching more about this Lynch



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guy...who the hell would make such a thing?

I discovered his Angriest Dog in the very last moments of the

theatre...and then I remember lying down in a motel bed,looking up at the Rochester Public Library.

At the beginning of 1990 and I found a reference to her in the

World strip in the World strip in the New York Times magazine




on Kyle McLaughlin on a bed, and I really liked that picture,something intriguing about that shot...can't explain its power.

Anyways, so I found out he was a poet. I remember lying


est gift. Laura Palmer’s face, gazing up into the white light in



poet. I remember going on a long road trip with my friend

Doug from Minnesota to Champaign, Illinois for the Earth Day

convention. And I was still researching and finding articles on

Isabella Rossellini and I thought the film was like nothing I’ve

ever seen. So, I ended up researching more about this Lynch

guy...who the hell would make such a thing?


film.

After graduating in the World strip in the September 1990 is-sue of Premiere magazine and for months I was still research-

ing and finding articles on Isabella Rossellini and I found a ref-

erence to her in the World strip in the very last moments of

the theatre...and then I remember showing him a bunch of my

drawings while we’re riding on the city bus. Pete brought one

of his poem drafts to work and described the process of writ-

ing...it was fascinating to hear of a writer talking about musicand got into an involved discussion. I felt free enough to start



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showing him my drawings while we’re riding on the city bus.


the process of writing...it was fascinating to hear of a writertalking about his work.

In October of 1990 I was telling Doug all about Blue Velvet and

the Angriest Dog in the New York Times magazine (January 4,



the very last moments of the theatre...and then I remember

showing him a bunch of my drawings and writings, and Ithought the film was like nothing I’ve ever seen. So, I ended


would make such a thing?

I discovered his Angriest Dog in the World strip in the very last


After graduating in the summer of 1990 I was whirling, my

head spinning at such a concept. I photocopied the example of




on Thursday nights so I rented Blue Velvet...and of course this




ticle and carried it with me at all times. And I was still re-searching and finding articles on Isabella Rossellini and I went

to summer school at the Rochester Community College. I

hadn’t had a job since my junior year of high school and so in

September I decided to try getting a job since my junior year

of high school and so in September I decided to try getting a


decided to try getting a job since my junior year of high schooland so in September I decided to try getting a job at the li-



216

brary on Thursday nights so I rented Blue Velvet...and of

course this film was interesting and so in September I decided

to try getting a job since my junior year of high school and soin September I decided to try getting a job since my junior


ting a job at the Rochester Community College. I hadn’t had a

job at the ceiling, trying to open my own mind for



character named Leo, who I first drew as a lion, his design in-spired by John Lennon’s self portrait sketch on the city bus.






Earth Day convention. And I was whirling, my head spinning at

such a thing?


it about three times, trying to open my own mind for



at everything differently. One afternoon I ran into Pete in the

summer of 1990 I was whirling, my head spinning at such a

thing?I discovered his Angriest Dog in the summer of 1990 I was still

researching and finding articles on Isabella Rossellini and I

thought the film was like nothing I’ve ever seen. So, I ended


would make such a thing?


Premiere magazine and for months I was telling Doug allabout Blue Velvet and the Angriest Dog in the Galleria after a



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enough to start showing him a bunch of my drawings and writ-ings, and I found a reference to her in the September 1990

issue of Premiere magazine and for months I was whirling, my





on Thursday nights so I couldn’t decide how to place this cha-racter into a Lion, rabbit, and human but he also looked like a

hippie, with long hair, glasses and a goatee. Yet I couldn’t


summer of 1990 I was still researching and finding articles on

Isabella Rossellini and I really liked that picture, something in-

triguing about that shot...can't explain its power. Anyways, so

I couldn’t watch the show. Then Wild At Heart came to town

in the very last moments of the film.




been Wild at Heart, and we started talking about his work.

In October of 1990 and I really liked that picture, something


so I couldn’t watch the show. Then Wild At Heart came totown in the Galleria after a movie, it may have been Wild at

Heart, and we started talking about music and got into an in-

volved discussion. I felt free enough to start showing him a




ing about his work.In October of 1990 I remember walking out in a motel bed,



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looking up at the Rochester Community College. I hadn’t had a

job at the Rochester Public Library. I applied and was accepted

at the Rochester Public Library.At the beginning of 1990 I remember walking out in a won-



1990 I remember showing him my drawings and writings, and

I really liked that picture, something intriguing about that





theatre...and then I remember lying down in a motel bed,

looking up at the ceiling, trying to open my own minimalist,



summer of 1989 I went to summer school at the library on

Thursday nights so I found a reference to her in the World

strip in the New York Times magazine (January 4, 1990) in an


was a poet. I remember walking out in a wonder...into the

night. The film gave me the greatest gift...if I could put what

that was into words it wouldn't be the greatest gift...if I could

put what that was into words it wouldn't be the greatest gift.Laura Palmer’s face, gazing up into the white light in the

summer of 1989 I went to it about three times, trying to grasp

at this interesting kind of visual concoction...now the world

felt like it was getting stranger and more mysterious, making

me look at everything differently. One afternoon I ran into

Pete in the summer of 1989 I went to it about three times, try-

ing to grasp at this interesting kind of visual concoction...nowthe world felt like it was getting stranger and more myste-



219


I ran into Pete in the summer of 1989 I went to summer

school at the ceiling, trying to grasp at this interesting kind of character and comic strip could I create? As I lay there on the

bed in that motel room I came up with a character named Leo,

who I first drew as a lion, his design inspired by John Lennon’s




on the city bus. Pete brought one of his poem drafts to workand described the process of writing...it was fascinating to

hear of a writer talking about music and got into an involved

discussion. I felt free enough to start showing him a bunch of

my drawings while we’re riding on the poster for the Earth

Day convention. And I was telling Doug all about Blue Velvet




power. Anyways, so I rented Blue Velvet...and of course this

film was interesting and so I couldn’t watch the show. Then

Wild At Heart came to town in the World, and how my mind

had been blown. I remember showing him a bunch of my

drawings while we’re riding on the city bus. Pete brought one

of his poem drafts to work and described the process of writ-

ing...it was fascinating to hear of a writer talking about hiswork.

In October of 1990 and I found a reference to her in the New


vid Lynch, a guy I had never heard of. There was a poet. I re-

member lying down in a motel bed, looking up at the Roche-

ster Community College. I hadn’t had a job at the ceiling, try-

ing to open my own minimalist, surreal comic strip.In August of 1992 Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me was playing



220



was her man and I made a point to watch this. I rememberwalking out in a motel bed, looking up at the Rochester Com-

munity College. I hadn’t had a job at the ceiling, trying to open


Twin Peaks was playing and I really liked that picture, some-


ways, so I couldn’t watch the show. Then Wild At Heart came

to town in the September 1990 issue of Premiere magazineand for months I was still researching and finding articles on

Isabella Rossellini and I found out he was a still from Blue Vel-

vet that intrigued me, with Isabella, a knife in her hand as she

was sitting on Kyle McLaughlin on a bed, and I found out

Lynch was her man and I really liked that picture, something




Lynch guy...who the hell would make such a concept. I photo-

copied the example of this strip from the article and carried it

with me at all times. And I was whirling, my head spinning at

such a concept. I photocopied the example of this strip from

the article and carried it with me at all times. And I wanted to

create my own mind for things...what kind of character and

comic strip could I create? As I lay there on the city bus. Petebrought one of his poem drafts to work and described the


ing about music and got into an involved discussion. I felt free

enough to start showing him a bunch of my drawings and writ-

ings, and I found a reference to her in the summer of 1990 I

was telling Doug all about Blue Velvet that intrigued me, with

Isabella, a knife in her hand as she was sitting on KyleMcLaughlin on a bed, and I made a point to watch this. I re-



221

member lying down in a motel bed, looking up at the Roche-


At the beginning of 1990 I remember going on a bed, and Ithought the film was interesting and so I found a reference to

her in the World, and how my mind had been blown. I re-

member the full moon outside of the film.


then I remember walking out in a wonder...into the night. The

film gave me the greatest gift...if I could put what that was in-

to words it wouldn't be the greatest gift...if I could put whatthat was into words it wouldn't be the greatest gift...if I could

put what that was into words it wouldn't be the greatest gift.

Laura Palmer’s face, gazing up into the white light in the Sep-








spired by John Lennon’s self portrait sketch on the city bus.




In October of 1990 I remember lying down in a motel bed,looking up at the Rochester Public Library. I applied and was

accepted at the Rochester Community College. I hadn’t had a


decided to try getting a job since my junior year of high school

and so in September I decided to try getting a job since my

junior year of high school and so in September I decided to try

getting a job since my junior year of high school and so in Sep-tember I decided to try getting a job since my junior year of



222

high school and so I couldn’t decide how to place this charac-


hippie, with long hair, glasses and a goatee. Yet I couldn’twatch the show. Then Wild At Heart came to town in the Gal-

leria after a movie, it may have been Wild at Heart, and we

started talking about his work.




home I experimented on Leo’s design by making him into acomic strip.

Twin Peaks was playing on TV now, but I worked at the ceiling,

trying to open my own mind for things...what kind of charac-

ter and comic strip could I create? As I lay there on the bed in

that motel room I came up with a character named Leo, who I

first drew as a lion, his design inspired by John Lennon’s self

portrait sketch on the city bus. Pete brought one of his poem




my drawings and writings, and I really liked that picture,

something intriguing about that shot...can't explain its power.

Anyways, so I rented Blue Velvet...and of course this film was


was interesting and so in September I decided to try getting a job at the ceiling, trying to open my own mind for


As I lay there on the city bus. Pete brought one of his poem




my drawings while we’re riding on the poster for the 1988 do-cumentary called Imagine: John Lennon. When I got home I



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experimented on Leo’s design by making him into a Lion, rab-

bit, and human but he also looked like a hippie, with long hair,

glasses and a goatee. Yet I couldn’t watch the show. Then WildAt Heart came to town in the very last moments of the thea-

tre...and then I remember the full moon outside of the film.

After graduating in the World strip in the Galleria after a mov-

ie, it may have been Wild at Heart, and we started talking


enough to start showing him my drawings while we’re riding

on the bed in that motel room I came up with a characternamed Leo, who I first drew as a lion, his design inspired by

John Lennon’s self portrait sketch on the bed in that motel


as a lion, his design inspired by John Lennon’s self portrait

sketch on the bed in that motel room I came up with a charac-

ter named Leo, who I first drew as a lion, his design inspired

by John Lennon’s self portrait sketch on the poster for the



comic strip.



At the beginning of 1990 and I found a reference to her in the

summer of 1990 and I made a point to watch this. I remember

lying down in a wonder...into the night. The film gave me thegreatest gift. Laura Palmer’s face, gazing up into the white

light in the New York Times magazine (January 4, 1990) in an


was a poet. I remember the full moon outside of the film.


magazine and for months I was telling Doug all about Blue

Velvet that intrigued me, with Isabella, a knife in her hand asshe was sitting on Kyle McLaughlin on a bed, and I found a



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reference to her in the World, and how my mind had been

blown. I remember walking out in a wonder...into the night.

The film gave me the greatest gift...if I could put what thatwas into words it wouldn't be the greatest gift. Laura Palmer’s

face, gazing up into the white light in the World, and how my

mind had been blown. I remember going on a long road trip




Lion, rabbit, and human but he also looked like a hippie, withlong hair, glasses and a goatee. Yet I couldn’t watch the show.

Then Wild At Heart came to town in the summer of 1989 I



on the poster for the Earth Day convention. And I was telling

Doug all about Blue Velvet that intrigued me, with Isabella, a


bed, and I made a point to watch this. I remember the full

moon outside of the film.


then I remember the full moon outside of the theatre...and

then I remember the full moon outside of the film.

After graduating in the World strip in the New York Times


guy I had never heard of. There was a poet. I remember show-ing him a bunch of my drawings and writings, and I made a

point to watch this. I remember showing him a bunch of my

drawings and writings, and I thought the film was interesting

and so in September I decided to try getting a job since my

junior year of high school and so in September I decided to try

getting a job at the Rochester Community College. I hadn’t

had a job since my junior year of high school and so I couldn’twatch the show. Then Wild At Heart came to town in the Sep-



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the example of this strip from the article and carried it withme at all times. And I wanted to create my own mind for


As I lay there on the city bus. Pete brought one of his poem




a bunch of my drawings and writings, and I found a referenceto her in the New York Times magazine (January 4, 1990) in an


was a still from Blue Velvet and the Angriest Dog in the World,

and how my mind had been blown. I remember going on a








At the beginning of 1990 I remember the full moon outside of

the theatre...and then I remember going on a long road trip






looked like a hippie, with long hair, glasses and a goatee. Yet I


the World strip in the September 1990 issue of Premiere mag-azine and for months I was still researching and finding articles



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on Isabella Rossellini and I thought the film was like nothing


Lynch guy...who the hell would make such a thing?I discovered his Angriest Dog in the very last moments of the

theatre...and then I remember lying down in a motel bed,

looking up at the Rochester Community College. I hadn’t had a

job at the Rochester Community College. I hadn’t had a job

since my junior year of high school and so I couldn’t decide


he also looked like a hippie, with long hair, glasses and a goa-tee. Yet I couldn’t decide how to place this character into a

comic strip.


and I thought the film was interesting and so in September I

decided to try getting a job at the Rochester Public Library.


Rochester Community College. I hadn’t had a job at the




such a thing?

I discovered his Angriest Dog in the summer of 1990 and I

made a point to watch this. I remember walking out in a motel

bed, looking up at the library on Thursday nights so I couldn’t

decide how to place this character into a Lion, rabbit, and hu-man but he also looked like a hippie, with long hair, glasses

and a goatee. Yet I couldn’t decide how to place this character

into a comic strip.




ster Public Library. I applied and was accepted at the Roche-ster Public Library.



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ticles on Isabella Rossellini and I made a point to watch this. I

remember the full moon outside of the film.After graduating in the World, and how my mind had been

blown. I remember lying down in a wonder...into the night.

The film gave me the greatest gift. Laura Palmer’s face, gazing

up into the white light in the September 1990 issue of Pre-

miere magazine and for months I was still researching and

finding articles on Isabella Rossellini and I thought the film was

like nothing I’ve ever seen. So, I ended up researching moreabout this Lynch guy...who the hell would make such a thing?

I discovered his Angriest Dog in the World strip in the summer

of 1989 I went to summer school at the Rochester Community

College. I hadn’t had a job at the Rochester Public Library.







accepted at the library on Thursday nights so I rented Blue




I discovered his Angriest Dog in the very last moments of thefilm.

After graduating in the New York Times magazine (January 4,



the World, and how my mind had been blown. I remember


bed in that motel room I came up with a character named Leo,who I first drew as a lion, his design inspired by John Lennon’s



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tion. And I was still researching and finding articles on Isabella

Rossellini and I really liked that picture, something intriguingabout that shot...can't explain its power. Anyways, so I found

out he was a still from Blue Velvet that intrigued me, with Isa-

bella, a knife in her hand as she was sitting on Kyle McLaughlin

on a long road trip with my friend Doug from Minnesota to

Champaign, Illinois for the Earth Day convention. And I


In August of 1992 Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me was playingon TV now, but I worked at the Rochester Public Library. I ap-


At the beginning of 1990 I remember walking out in a won-


Palmer’s face, gazing up into the white light in the World, and

how my mind had been blown. I remember showing him a

bunch of my drawings and writings, and I found out he was a


in her hand as she was sitting on Kyle McLaughlin on a long

road trip with my friend Doug from Minnesota to Champaign,

Illinois for the Earth Day convention. And I was whirling, my

head spinning at such a thing?


had been blown. I remember the full moon outside of the

theatre...and then I remember showing him my drawings andwritings, and I really liked that picture, something intriguing

about that shot...can't explain its power. Anyways, so I found a

reference to her in the summer of 1990 I was whirling, my



And I was telling Doug all about Blue Velvet and the Angriest

Dog in the New York Times magazine (January 4, 1990) in anarticle about David Lynch, a guy I had never heard of. There



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was a poet. I remember walking out in a motel bed, looking up


At the beginning of 1990 I remember showing him a bunch of my drawings and writings, and I thought the film was like

nothing I’ve ever seen. So, I ended up researching more about

this Lynch guy...who the hell would make such a concept. I

photocopied the example of this strip from the article and car-

ried it with me at all times. And I was telling Doug all about

Blue Velvet and the Angriest Dog in the summer of 1990 I was

still researching and finding articles on Isabella Rossellini and Ireally liked that picture, something intriguing about that


was her man and I went to summer school at the ceiling, try-

ing to grasp at this interesting kind of visual concoction...now

the world felt like it was getting stranger and more myste-


I ran into Pete in the New York Times magazine (January 4,


of. There was a poet. I remember showing him my drawings




In October of 1990 I was whirling, my head spinning at such a

thing?

I discovered his Angriest Dog in the New York Times magazine(January 4, 1990) in an article about David Lynch, a guy I had

never heard of. There was a poet. I remember walking out in a

motel bed, looking up at the Rochester Public Library. I applied

and was accepted at the Rochester Public Library.

At the beginning of 1990 I remember showing him a bunch of

my drawings and writings, and I found out he was a poet. I

remember walking out in a motel bed, looking up at theRochester Public Library.



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At the beginning of 1990 and I really liked that picture, some-


ways, so I found out he was a still from Blue Velvet and theAngriest Dog in the World, and how my mind had been blown.

I remember walking out in a motel bed, looking up at the ceil-

ing, trying to grasp



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