At my age, he was about as close to family as you can get without being physically there. I grew up reading his comics in our newspaper while eating family brea

At my age, he was about as close to family as you can get without being physically there. I grew up reading his comics in our newspaper while eating family breakfast. His work was a part of our family morning ritual. His work was part of pre-internet America when our channels were limited. Our thought and worldview were to some degree shaped by these limited channels.