Bill Mauldin
1921 - 2003
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Biography
Bill Mauldin was an American editorial cartoonist who gained fame for his World War II cartoons depicting the everyday experiences of American soldiers. Born in 1921 in New Mexico, Mauldin joined the U.S. Army and served as an infantryman in Italy during the war. His cartoons, featuring the iconic characters Willie and Joe, resonated with soldiers and civilians alike for their honest and humorous portrayal of military life. Mauldin received Pulitzer Prizes for his work and continued his career in journalism and cartooning after the war.
Famous Quotes (5)
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When I draw a man, I want to get his whole life into the picture.
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It's all right if people don't understand what I'm trying to do. It's more important that they understand there is something they don't understand.
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I am not influenced by the techniques or fashions of any other cartoonist.
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A cartoonist must show what he sees in the world, not what they want him to see.
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Somehow, I feel that my work is different when I know that my cartoons are being used to make the reader laugh.