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Garfield Gains Weight is the second compilation book of Garfield comic strips by Jim Davis . The strips in the book run from January 23 , 1979 to August 26 , 1979 . Since Garfield's Birthday is on June 19 , the book contains the strip in which Garfield celebrates his first birthday. INTERVIEW In addition to the over seven months' worth of strips in the book, an interview with Jim Davis is included in the book. The interview is in the front inside cover of the book. The interview was called "A Talk with Jim Davis: Most Asked Questions." The Interview Q: How far in advance do you do the strip? Jim: Eight to ten weeks--no less, no more. I operate on what Al Capp termed "the ragged edge of disaster." Q: When did "Garfield" first appear in newspapers? Jim: June 19, 1978. Q: Where do you get your ideas for the strip? Jim: I glean a lot of good ideas from fan mail. Cat owners are very proud of their cats and supply a generous amount of cat stories. Q: What Garfield products are on the market and in production? Jim: Books , Calendars , T-shirts , Coffee Mugs , Posters , Tote Bags , Greeting Cards , Puzzles ... in another few months Garfield will be on everything but Pantyhose and TVs . Q: Why a cat? Jim: Aside from the obvious reasons, that I know and love cats, I noticed there were a lot of comic-strip dogs who were commanding their share of the comic pages but precious few cats. It seemed like a good idea. Q: Where did you get the name "Garfield?" Jim: My grandfather's name was James A. Garfield Davis. The name Garfield to me sounds like a fat cat... or a St. Bernard ... or a neat line of Thermal Underwear . Q: What did you do for a living before Garfield? Jim: I was assistant on the comic strip Tumbleweeds and a Free-lance commercial artist. Q: What's your sign? Jim: Leo , of course, the sign of the cat. Q: Have you ever been convicted of a Felony ? Jim: Next question, please. Q: Are you subject to fainting spells, Seizures , and Palpitations ? Jim: Only when I work. Q: Have you ever spent time in a Mental Institution ? Jim: Yes, I visit my comics editor there. Q: Do you advocate the overthrow of our government by violent means? Jim: No, but I have given consideration to vandalizing my local license branch. Q: Are you hard of hearing? Jim: Huh? Q: Do you wish to donate an organ? Jim: Heck no, but I have a Piano I can let go cheap. |
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