Reclusive Creator of Calvin and Hobbes Grants Rare Interview

Melissa Tan bio ↓  ·  February 2nd, 2010  ·  filed under books

After over two decades of reclusive behavior (the sort of behavior the late J.D. Salinger would have admired) comic genius Bill Waterson has finally responded to an interviewer’s questions.

The creator of the ubiquitous 6 year-old, Calvin, and his jungle cat friend answered John Campanelli’s inquiries via email, humorously admitting to his own Luddite tendencies and acknowledging the pop cultural life his characters have gone on to lead without him.

“You mix a bunch of ingredients, and once in a great while, chemistry happens. I can’t explain why the strip caught on the way it did, and I don’t think I could ever duplicate it. A lot of things have to go right all at once.”

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Melissa Tan is a former runway model, fashion designer, motorcycle enthusiast, and bacon aficionado who has written for The Examiner, The Rumpus, and The Bold Italic. When she’s not sewing or writing, she can be found hunting for new music or the perfect hot dog. Usually at the same time. More from this author →

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