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Neal Stiffelman's avatar

Thank you. Beautiful essay. Perfect. You've made my week. Month.

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Rob Stephenson's avatar

My kids and I loved the Nicholas books. Never thought to look at his other work, so great! Thanks for sharing it.

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Patris's avatar

What treasures you give us. Sempe’s eye was truly one of a philosopher artist lucky enough to be owned by a cat…

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Deirdre Lewis's avatar

He was my favorite New Yorker cartoonist. I love how thoughtful this portrait is and loved too all the illustrations you chose.

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Anne Kadet's avatar

OMG the cartoon of the lady watching the tigers!

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Mark White's avatar

Jesus, this is so good. So very good.

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Wesley Verhoeve's avatar

I just loved this so much

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Drew Lancaster's avatar

Thank you! a new discovery on Mothers Day, yeah!

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Susanne Helmert's avatar

Oh, so wonderful! Thank you so much!

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Sharon Hays's avatar

What delightful work!

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Pat Coakley's avatar

Anyone who loved him will be grateful for your portrait. I hope his family can one day see it. Thank you.

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John's avatar

Thank you for this amazing tribute. Your taste here is impeccable.

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Kim Willardson—Words & Images's avatar

Thank you for this portrait. The sleeping cat on the poofy comforter is one of my all-time favorite New Yorker illustrations.

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Victoria Lynn Devereaux's avatar

a delight. thank you.

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Lorraine Tilbury's avatar

I love Sempé's creations! Thank you so much

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