Category: The Look

  • Clothes

    So is this all right, then ? “You’ve got clothes on.” Yes. At the end of your cartoon … you said that I had to put some clothes on.  I said I didn’t need clothes because I’m dead. And you said you couldn’t draw me with no clothes on. So I put this on. It’s…

  • Maternal Advice

    I mean, you didn’t have many boyfriends did you dear. I think you could have made a bit more of yourself with your clothes. Always black. Always dressed in black. Black this… Black that. You should wear brighter colours, I think. “I’m wearing an orange jumper.” Yes. But that’s just plasticine, isn’t it.

  • The Look: Inappropriate Beards

    “That’s enough, Mum. At my age I have enough whiskers of my own without you adding Dad’s beard.” I didn’t do anything dear. “You did. I know you. You always get me just where you want me.” Oh … how can you say such a thing to your poor old mother. Anyway … where have…

  • The Look: Beards

    Of course dear, when your father was older he grew a …   “No Mum, don’t… Not the …” … Beard    “Beard.”

  • The Look: Dad’s Moustache

    When you said that I’m not a ghost but a part of you… Is your Dad a part of you as well? “I’m sure he is Mum. But he’s been gone such a long time I don’t think I can find him in the same way.” Oh… Shame. He was a lovely man. I’d love to…