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Sep 10, 2023Liked by Liza Donnelly

So great!

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Liza, your remarks are so gracious and meaningful. I can only imagine what she might of thought of your own work, your cartoons and drawings, this daily newsletter, and your dedication to bringing forward her story and that of other women cartoonists. She would be amazed, I'm sure. And deeply grateful.

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Thank you, Jonathan. God I wish I could have met her!

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Sep 10, 2023Liked by Liza Donnelly

This is all so wonderful, Thanks for sharing it, Liza. You da best !

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Sep 10, 2023Liked by Liza Donnelly

Wow, amazing. Congrats to you both.

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Thanks, Philip.

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How wonderful her work is. I’ve seen some before but with your narrative sketch of her life how much more meaningful they are. What a lovely tribute to her and there is no better person than you to receive it in her behalf.

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Thank you, Petris.

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A beautiful event and tribute.

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Thank you, Paul.

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What a tender and thought-provoking speech. Bravo, Liza. I was moved to learn that Helen Hokinson had died at a critical socio-political juncture in her professional trajectory; a career that was so aligned with her personal values. But she left us with a legacy and we are now rightly shining a light on her courage and purpose—I'm going to read Michael's article, I want to know more about this trailblazer!

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Sep 12, 2023·edited Sep 12, 2023Author

Here is an article I wrote about her for The New Yorker. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2002/11/11/leading-ladies-4

And maybe I will publish what I wrote about her for the catalogue as well.

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Thank you so much for giving us this window into her life and work. You have been walking in her footsteps. How lucky we are to have you on our morning screens! I almost wrote how lucky we are to know you. I guess you sort of do let us know you.

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I love that, in a way you do know me! I find this community easy to be myself in. Thank you.

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Fascinating! And she was hilarious! I like how you've displayed her award... I'm sure she's thrilled, where-e'er she is. ❤️

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One of my favorite Hokinsons shows her little Scottie with her at a recruiting office, was it, volunteering the dog’s services because he’s good “at crawling under things.” Hope I’m not mangling this. The tenderness in her line! And you addressed this so beautifully in your acceptance speec. Cheers to two funny ladies! 🎉 (And I have your valuable book.) Love Michael’s tribute, too.

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Yes, I love that drawing! I wish I could put it here in the comments, but I don't see that option. Thanks so much, Linda!

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