Joe Sacco Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

Joe Sacco quotes and sayings page 2 (journalist). Here's quote # 11 through 20 out of the 22 we have for him.

“It became clear to me that I had to push it toward a more representational way of drawing.”

“Of course, I'm drawn to a place like Iraq because It's the biggest story of our generation.”

“With comics you can put interesting and solid information in a format that's pretty palatable.”

“I think I'm generally a good listener anyway.”

“I'd rather go to a place and spend a couple of months, get to know it, get to know the people.”

“I'm not a good tourist, I don't like tourism.”

“I think any journalist who spends time in a place realizes that there are lots of stories around beyond their primary story. You meet so many interesting people and have all kinds of experiences.”

“I try to ask visual questions. I'll ask what someone was wearing, if that seems relevant. If possible, I'll walk over the same ground that they're depicting. Of course, I can never get it precisely as it was.”

“I will interview bigwigs if I get the chance, but you are seldom surprised by people in power - you've got to get awfully damn close to get anything new.”

“My guide had a copy of Palestine on my last trip to Gaza. He'd bring it out and show people what I was trying to do. That usually went over pretty well.”