Quotes from The Revenge of the Baby-Sat

Bill Watterson ·  128 pages

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“I don't think I'd have been in such a hurry to reach adulthood if I'd known the whole thing was going to be ad-libbed.”
― Bill Watterson, quote from The Revenge of the Baby-Sat


“The only permanent rule in Calvinball is that you can never play it the same way twice! (Calvin)”
― Bill Watterson, quote from The Revenge of the Baby-Sat


“I wish people were more like animals. Animals don't try to change you or make you fit in. They just enjoy the pleasure of your company. Animals aren't conditional about friendships. Animals like you just the way you are. They listen to your problems, they comfort you when you're sad, and all they ask in return is a little kindness.”
― Bill Watterson, quote from The Revenge of the Baby-Sat


“The score is still Q to 12!”
― Bill Watterson, quote from The Revenge of the Baby-Sat


“Susie: Hi Calvin! Aren't you excited about going to school? Look at all these great school supplies I got! I love having new notebooks and stuff!

Calvin:All I've got to say is they're not making me learn any foreign languages. If English is good enough for me, then by golly, it's good enough for the rest of the world! Everyone should just speak English or shut up, that's what I say!

Susie: You should maybe check the chemical content of your breakfast cereal.”
― Bill Watterson, quote from The Revenge of the Baby-Sat



About the author

Bill Watterson
Born place: in Washington, D.C., The United States
Born date July 5, 1958
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