Jonathan Shapiro

“A cartoon is a lightning conductor of repression.”

“The most important thing for me is to be honest in my work.”

“My job is to be an equal-opportunity offender.”

“I believe in trying to reflect the truth as I see it, and I believe that satire is a very important part of a healthy democracy.”

“I don't set out to be controversial. I set out to be critical.”

“I've always believed that you should be able to laugh at yourself.”

“Satire allows you to say things that you can't say in a straight column.”

“I see my cartooning as a form of activism.”

“The shower head has become a character in its own right.”

“I get a lot of flak, but I also get a lot of support.”

“I have to be able to look at myself in the mirror.”

“You have to push the boundaries, otherwise you're not doing your job as a satirist.”

“Freedom of expression is the bedrock of democracy.”

“I think the power of the cartoon is its accessibility. It's a very quick read.”

“A good cartoon is a bit like a good joke. It has a punchline.”