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Shelkey the bird

A character in 55 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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Song About Love

Jun 11, 2022

BIRD: That was a song about being in love.
RABBIT: You’re never been in love.
BIRD: Yes, and I poured all that frustration into the song.

My Story

Jun 2, 2022

BIRD: Like the great heroes of myth, my story will be told for generations.
The bird eyes a fly buzzing around.
The bird looks at the fly, who has landed on their beak.
BIRD (who has eaten the fly): Though maybe not this particular bit.

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

BIRD (thinking): Well, I've made a lot of progress as an artist this year.
BIRD (thinking): I've been boring, derivative, lazy, and pandering.
BIRD (thinking): But in lots of new and interesting ways.

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

BIRD (thinking): Great art takes time.
A pause.
The bird checks his watch.
BIRD (thinking): So maybe I'll just go for "OK" art.

Your Only Hobby

Oct 15, 2021

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

Hope They Like This Song

Sep 27, 2021

SHELKEY: I hope they like this song. I need them to like me.
SHELKEY: I mean IT. I need them to like IT.
SHELKEY: (sigh)
SHELKEY: I mean me.

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