Quote by Cathy Guisewite

Imagine my surprise when, after a lifetime of teaching me to keep personal things to myself, Mom insisted my drawings were the start of a comic strip for millions of people to enjoy.

Imagine my surprise when, after a lifetime of teaching me to

Summary

This quote highlights the unexpected and delightful shift in the narrator's perception of their mother's attitude towards their personal expressions. Despite being raised to keep their personal things private, the narrator is taken aback when their mother encourages them to share their drawings with a larger audience through a comic strip. This quote shows the transformative power of a loved one's support and belief in one's abilities, emphasizing the importance of self-expression and the courage to share one's creativity with the world.

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By Cathy Guisewite

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