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Gilbert Shelton

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Gilbert Shelton at the London Film and Comic Con in July 2013, holding a copy of Zap Comix 15 with his creation Wonder Wart-Hog on the cover.

Gilbert Shelton (born May 31, 1940) is an American cartoonist and a key member of the underground comix movement.

Quotes

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  • Dope will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no dope.
    • His character Freewheelin' Franklin sez this, in The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers cartoon “The Freaks Pull a Heist!”,[1] and in a popular 1971 blacklight poster visible in the references.[2][3][4] The Los Angeles Public Library featured Anne Herbert's modification of the original quote : "Books will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no books" on an in-library poster featuring the likeness of the Freewheelin' Franklin character.
  • Don't get burned!
    • (usually aimed at Fat Freddy as he sets out to purchase drugs)
  • Smoking grass and drinking beer is like pissing into the wind.
  • While you're out there smashing the state, don't forget to keep a smile on your lips and a song in your heart!
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