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Shelkey the mockingbird

A character in 19 comics.

This friend is an artist, or at least they’re trying very hard to be. It’s important for them to create things. And for you to like them. Or for someone to like them.

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All I Want

May 9, 2022

BIRD: ((All I want is for people to like my art.))
BIRD: ((And to not have to work too hard to make it.))
BIRD: ((And to get vast sums of money, fame, and fortune for it.))
BIRD: ((Is that so much to ask?))

The Muse Strikes

Mar 28, 2022

SHELKEY: It's not often the muse strikes me.
A pause.
smacks head with typewriter repeatedly
SHELKEY: So sometimes I strike first.

Catch On

Mar 9, 2022

SHELKEY: My music could really catch on.
SHELKEY: SQUANK
SHELKEY: If only anyone enjoyed it.

State of Mind

Feb 13, 2022

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Progress

Dec 31, 2021

SHELKEY: Well, I've made a lot of progress as an artist this year.
SHELKEY: I've been boring, derivative, lazy, and pandering.

Party

Dec 24, 2021

FLYNN: I want to find an easy and polite way to let people know this holiday party is over.
FLYNN: LEAVE! NOW! I DON'T WANT YOU HERE! LEEEEEEEEEAVE!!!
FLYNN: PERFECT! Easier than I thought...
FLYNN: It occurs to me... I maybe didn't quite hit the "polite" angle. But... wasn't married to that anyway...

Writing Process

Dec 20, 2021

SHELKEY: I am a writer.
SHELKEY: And I have a PROCESS.
SHELKEY: I pick a quiet spot. I clean the space. I make oolong tea.
SHELKEY: Then, I sit... and I WRITE.
A pause.
SHELKEY: Lastly, I quit writing forever and hurl my typewriter into the sea.

Handling Criticism

Nov 29, 2021

FLYNN: Your songs are too LOUD.
SHELKEY: Your ears are too STUPID.
FLYNN: Hey!
SHELKEY: You're right, I'm sorry... I have to be able to handle criticism.
SHELKEY: I hear you. I value your feedback. And I THANK you.
FLYNN: You're welcome.
SHELKEY: I thank YOU... and your stupid, STUPID ears.

Great Art

Nov 5, 2021

SHELKEY: Great art takes time.
A pause.
Checks watch.
SHELKEY: So maybe I'll just go for "OK" art.

Your Only Hobby

Oct 15, 2021

ROONIE: Is painting your only hobby?
SHELKEY: "Hobby"? "HOBBY"?
SHELKEY: Painting is not my "HOBBY". It's my LIFE! I EAT painting! I BREATHE painting! I sleep, I... I DREAM painting!
A pause.
SHELKEY: I also like mystery novels.
ROONIE: OOO... Me too...

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