David Lasky ([info]dlasky) wrote,
2007-12-08 01:05:00
  • Music: Shonen Knife "Public Bath"

Now I am 40

I just turned 40 about an hour ago.  I'm not going to have a party, but I've been kind of having little parties for the last couple of days.  Wednesday night at Cafe Racer, where all my cartoonist friends (The Friends of the Nib) gather, was a lot of fun.  I received some amazing gifts that are too cool to even describe with mere words, and a Devil Dinosaur card.  And then Bob Rini grabbed a pair of bongos that happened to be laying around and recited a beat movement style song-poem about me and my birthday, and how I once ate fried pickles.  It was brilliant, and also exempted everyone else from having to sing "happy birthday" to me.  And there was chocolate cake.  

Today I taught at the Art Institute and Peter Bagge and Pat Moriarity were the esteemed celebrity guests in Greg's and my class.  I had some technical troubles with the slide projector and laptop, but all in all it went well.  I brought cupcakes to class in honor of my birthday, Jason Lutes' birthday (which is Dec 7), and Peter's upcoming birthday (the 11th).  Also, Dec 8th is the birthday of E.C. Segar and James Thurber.  It is also the birthday of Stefan Gruber, whose friendship I treasure.  And Bridget too.  Everyone eat a cupcake today.

There are some years when it seems no one remembers my birthday.  No one but my parents (at least one of them), and my old temp agency (which used to send birthday cards with robotic precision).  When one turns 40, everyone remembers your birthday and I thank everyone who has wished me well.  It helps to ease the sting of middle age.


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[info]snale

December 8 2007, 16:20:31 UTC 4 years ago

Happy birthday! What do fried pickles taste like anyway?

[info]dlasky

December 8 2007, 18:33:17 UTC 4 years ago

As long as it's a *really good pickle* that is fried, they taste like a heated up version of a really good pickle. The problem with it is that pickles are so smooth, the batter has a hard time sticking and the pickle will often completely slip out as you're trying to eat it.

[info]snale

December 8 2007, 18:58:02 UTC 4 years ago

Sounds a little bit like fried green tomatoes. Only better...

[info]beeblism

December 8 2007, 16:37:31 UTC 4 years ago

a happy one to you. or at least a sane one. or, at the very least, a filthy rich one.

[info]dlasky

December 8 2007, 18:36:57 UTC 4 years ago

I would like the filthy rich option. My landlord would appreciate it to. How can we make that happen?

Happy birthday, one day in advance, to you too, old fella!

[info]mikedawsoncomic

December 8 2007, 16:57:41 UTC 4 years ago

Happy Birthday!

[info]hotfootharp

December 8 2007, 17:54:35 UTC 4 years ago

Happy Birthday!

I marked my calendar, so maybe I will be able to wish you one (hopefully without robotic precision) in advance of your blog announcement in the future.

Not a bad, beautiful Seattle day for a birthday, eh?

[info]dlasky

December 8 2007, 21:27:37 UTC 4 years ago

Birhtday weather

It's cold but the sun is out. Not too shabby for Seattle. I'll take it.

[info]jennydevildoll

December 8 2007, 18:23:08 UTC 4 years ago

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

[info]saavedra77

December 8 2007, 19:31:14 UTC 4 years ago

Happy birthday! I'm just about 11 months ahead of you, and I can report that 40's fine. Feels just like 30. Mostly ... ;D

[info]dlasky

December 8 2007, 21:24:19 UTC 4 years ago

just like thirty

My lower back is the only part of me that doesn't feel 30. This is probably a good time for me to get into yoga.

Thank you for scouting ahead for me.

I'm told that one knows oneself better after 40, and I'm looking forward to that.

[info]mr_sadhead

December 8 2007, 19:40:50 UTC 4 years ago

Happy birthday, Dave. Your youthful indiscretions will always be there to warm you. Which reminds me, any of those "Betty V. Nosferatu" comics still around? I still want a copy. I'll trade you a "Thrilling Berf Tales" ..

[info]dlasky

December 8 2007, 21:26:26 UTC 4 years ago

Betty vs. Nostreaatu is a super-rare comic. I'm not sure I even have a copy. If I find one, I will bootleg it just for you.

Anonymous

December 9 2007, 04:52:52 UTC 4 years ago

best comic ever

I treasure my copy of Betty vs. Nosferatu. Back in the 90's I showed it to my friend Amy who enjoyed it so much that I think she and her boyfriend went to a Halloween party dressed as Betty and Nosferatu. Let me know if you can't find one and I'll make you a copy of mine. Tonight I'll be e-mailing you a photo of the cupcake I ate today in your honor. Happy 40th!

-Arrabbiata

[info]dlasky

December 10 2007, 04:46:23 UTC 4 years ago

Re: best comic ever

I definitely would NOT call it the best comic ever. But it's nice to hear that it inspired Amy and her man to dress the parts! That's very cool!

[info]jabberworks

December 8 2007, 20:09:19 UTC 4 years ago

Ha ha, I just rang you but thank goodness you were out celebrating! A big happy 40th, hooray!!!

[info]dlasky

December 8 2007, 21:28:54 UTC 4 years ago

you rang?

You called me on the phone? I was out to brunch with the neighbors. Then over to 826 SEattle (for their 2nd birthday celebration). Now it's time for cake! Yay!

[info]jabberworks

December 8 2007, 22:55:51 UTC 4 years ago

Re: you rang?

Cake! Cake! Cake! Lots of Cake!!!

[info]dlasky

December 9 2007, 09:36:43 UTC 4 years ago

CAKE

I had two big pieces. It was so good.

[info]ellenlindner

December 9 2007, 01:54:08 UTC 4 years ago

Happy Birthday David!
December birthdays are the coolest! :)

[info]dlasky

December 10 2007, 08:47:48 UTC 4 years ago

Sagittarian artists rock the world!

[info]daltonnw

December 9 2007, 18:43:07 UTC 4 years ago

Happy birthday!!!

[info]dlasky

December 10 2007, 00:45:36 UTC 4 years ago

Thanks so much for the lettering book!!!!

[info]mardoucomics

December 10 2007, 21:29:56 UTC 4 years ago

Happy birthday David. Ted's not far behind you (he's 38!). Have a great day!

[info]dlasky

December 10 2007, 22:56:33 UTC 4 years ago

Old Man Ted

I never knew he was so old! Cartooning is a career path that keeps one looking young, I think.
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