Doug Wright
Doug Wright
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Douglas Wright was a well-known Canadian cartoonist, writer, and educator. He is commonly referred to as Doug Wright.
Birth and Death Dates
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Doug Wright was born on September 3, 1901, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Unfortunately, he passed away on June 12, 1987.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Wright held Canadian nationality and worked as a cartoonist, writer, and educator throughout his career.
Early Life and Background
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Doug Wright's early life was marked by an interest in art and writing. He developed these skills through self-study and later attended the Winnipeg Art Gallery School of Drawing and Painting, where he refined his artistic abilities. In 1923, Wright moved to Toronto, where he started his career as a cartoonist.
Major Accomplishments
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Wright's contributions to the world of comics are undeniable. He is credited with creating the popular comic strip _Doug Wright's Family_, which first appeared in 1946 and ran until 1958. This strip showcased his skill at crafting engaging characters, humor, and storytelling. Additionally, Wright co-founded the Toronto Cartoonists Workshop in 1961, an initiative aimed at promoting and teaching cartooning techniques.
Notable Works or Actions
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Some of Wright's notable works include:
_Doug Wright's Family_: A comic strip that provided an innovative approach to family dynamics.
_Gromble_: A children's television show created in collaboration with writer Bob Vickers and producer Sheldon Cass. It aired from 1962 to 1963.
* _The Doug Wright Collection_: Published posthumously, this anthology features a collection of his work.
Impact and Legacy
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Doug Wright's influence on the comic strip industry is undeniable. His innovative storytelling style, coupled with his commitment to promoting cartooning as an art form, have left a lasting impact. He was one of the first Canadian cartoonists to gain international recognition.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Wright's dedication to nurturing artistic talent and his perseverance in pursuing a career as a cartoonist have cemented his place in the world of comics. His contributions, both through his work and educational endeavors, continue to inspire new generations of artists and writers.
This biography highlights Wright's remarkable journey from a young artist to a respected figure in the comic strip industry.
Quotes by Doug Wright
This is my first movie, so it's pretty overwhelming to see all those characters that were living in my own fevered little brain suddenly 30 feet tall,
I flatter myself a terribly liberal New York playwright, but his prose floored me because it was so extreme, ... I found myself asking, 'Wow, does this have any value? Does this merit a place on bookshelves?' And I thought, if he could unnerve me so completely, then maybe he'd be a worthwhile subject for drama. Maybe he'd be the kind of figure about whom I could write a parable about free speech that made liberals and conservatives equally nervous.
The report clearly disproves the common misconception that women are the only sufferers of fertility issues. With the next generation facing increasing pressure as a result of declining fertility and mortality rates, it's only fair that men accept their responsibility and change their lifestyles now before it's too late.
There were times when I would finish writing a sequence and I would see the face of my very well-mannered, deeply Presbyterian mother staring back at me from my imagination, looking at me with her lips pursed like, 'Douglas, what do you think you're doing?' ... But if you're tackling a figure like Sade, you have a moral obligation to be true to his spirit.
You're going to spend more money now, but the money you're going to spend on repairs will be less.
We are still on standby, ... With the storm this close off the coast, we have no choice. Forecasters are predicting it will head off to the northeast, but if it turns our way we will have very little time to notify residents.
It is clear to me that growth in this county is analogous to a freight train headed down the tracks with no brakes.
I think he's a great millennial figure because he represents one of the darkest extremes of Western culture, ... I think he wrote in uncharted waters. His writing is pitch black, and I don't think any writer before or since had touched bottom in the human psyche. I think Sade goes there and goes there relentlessly.
I teased Geoffrey. I told him he had become my id, ... Every antisocial thought I ever had, he was gleefully acting out on screen.
