Chester Brown Quotes

A collection of quotes by Chester Brown.

Chester Brown is a Canadian cartoonist and author, best known for his acclaimed graphic novels and alternative comics. He was born on May 16, 1960, in Montreal, Quebec. Brown gained recognition in the underground comix scene during the 1980s and 1990s for his distinctive drawing style and his boundary-pushing storytelling.

One of his most notable works is "Louis Riel: A Comic-Strip Biography," published in 2003. This graphic novel offers a historically accurate account of the life of Louis Riel, a controversial Canadian political and cultural figure. The book received widespread critical acclaim and won numerous awards, including the Harvey Award for Best Graphic Album of Previously Published Work.

In addition to his historical comics, Brown has tackled personal and introspective subjects in works such as "Ed the Happy Clown" and "Paying for It." "Paying for It," published in 2011, is a memoir that explores his experiences with paying for sex and his advocacy for the decriminalization of prostitution.

Chester Brown's graphic novels often delve into complex themes and challenge societal norms. He is admired by readers and critics alike for his thought-provoking content and his ability to push the boundaries of the medium. Today, he continues to create and contribute to the world of alternative comics.

That's the thing. in medicine, you're used to saying there's

That's the thing. in medicine, you're used to saying there's a problem within the person, and saying there's a problem within the culture, that's not a medical answer. Medicine has to look in one direction, so there's only one type of answer that they can find.

Chester Brown

Medical

I think politics is important. It's how we run our society.

I think politics is important. It's how we run our society. I think it should be natural to have an interest in the subject, and I almost don't understand why some people don't.

Chester Brown

Politics

If looking at porn makes you kill people, then Joe Matt shou

If looking at porn makes you kill people, then Joe Matt should be the biggest serial killer ever. Bundy may have believed that porn made him a murderer, but the experience of millions of peaceful non-murdering porn-consumers around the world proves him wrong.

Chester Brown

Pornography

I think people should have the legal right to hurt themselve

I think people should have the legal right to hurt themselves without fearing that they're going to get locked up for doing so. But on a personal level, if someone I loved was hurting himself or herself in front of me, I would, of course, try to restrain them.

Chester Brown

Legal

I was looking to do something non-fiction because I had done

I was looking to do something non-fiction because I had done a strip, 'My Mom Was a Schizophrenic.' I really enjoyed the process of doing that strip, despite its subject matter. To do it I'd had to do a lot of research and reading and I figured I'd like to do that again.

Chester Brown

Mom