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Virtual Memories Show:
\nTom Spurgeon
\nBirthday Memorial Episode<\/a><\/p>\n

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“The thing about Tom was, he wasn\u2019t necessarily interested in everything you were interested in, but he was interested in learning about WHY you were interested in it. That sort of curiosity is rare, and it\u2019s part of what made him a special person.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"\"<\/a>Today (Dec. 16) would have been Tom Spurgeon<\/a>‘s birthday. To honor my best friend after his untimely death<\/a>, this mini-episode has my remarks from his memorial service this past weekend at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum<\/a> in Columbus, OH. Give it a listen!<\/a> And go support your favorite artists, whether by Patreon, direct donation, or buying some of their artwork!<\/p>\n

“Tom provided support, raised attention to injustices in the field, directed people to lesser-known creators who he thought deserved a look, and — I know it sounds hokey — tried to make a better world for people. And he did it without expectation of financial reward.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n