Raina Telgemeier quotes

All of the narration in 'Smile' is first-person. Most of the books that I grew up reading had first-person narrators for some reason. My diaries were written in this voice, and since this story is autobiographical, it just felt like a natural extension. (Raina Telgemeier)
When I was doing 'Smile,' I was looking back at pictures of myself and going, 'Thank goodness I couldn't do the sprayed-bangs thing! Everybody's so embarrassed by that hairstyle now, but I was never cool enough to pull it off!' View quote
Raina Telgemeier
Going to so many book events keeps me connected with my readership while constantly reminding me that all the long hours at the drawing desk are worthwhile. View quote
Raina Telgemeier
I used to rely on black-and-white, and while I was working on 'Smile,' I learned to adapt to color on my end. View quote
Raina Telgemeier
New York is great for busy creative types. The city has a pulse that races, and you either keep up with it or you leave. View quote
Raina Telgemeier