Michael Kupperman is an American cartoonist and illustrator. His work has appeared in publications ranging from The New Yorker to Screw. He has two books published, Snake’N'Bacon’s Cartoon Cabaret and[…]
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Kupperman’s unusual height made him conspicuous to the point of discomfort.
Question: What’s the biggest obstacle you’ve overcome?
Michael Kupperman: Well, when I was younger, we lived in England, and then we moved back here and I had an accent for several years that wasn't the best. But as far as, I think the biggest obstacle I have to overcome is being tall. It makes you very visible and you have to compensate a lot for that.
Recorded on December 19, 2009
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