8 Quotes & Sayings By Bil Keane

Bil Keane is an American cartoonist, best known as the creator of the comic strip "Family Circus". Born in Dayton, Ohio, he went to the University of Dayton and served in the United States Navy during World War II. After returning to Dayton, he worked for several newspapers, eventually landing at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Read more

He later moved to New York City and worked for King Features Syndicate, creating "Family Circus" at King Features. Between 1950 and 2005, he drew more than 1,000 strips for "The Family Circus". He retired from the strip on January 31, 2005.

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Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift of God, which is why we call it the present. Bil Keane
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God put Santa Claus on earth to remind us that Christmas is 'sposed to be a happy time. Bil Keane
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We are, in the comics, the last frontier of good, wholesome family humor and entertainment. Bil Keane
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A hug is like a boomerang - you get it back right away. Bil Keane
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In Roslyn, Pennsylvania, we started our real-life family circus. They provided the inspiration for my cartoons. I provided the perspiration. Bil Keane
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They invented hugs to let people know you love them without saying anything. Bil Keane
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Yesterday's the past, tomorrow's the future, but today is a gift. That's why it's called the present. Bil Keane