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williamsprojects @williamsprojects.bsky.social · Jun 25

Illustrated social-media quote from Sundae Gurl, @sundaedivine.bsky.social - design by Michael Martin.

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williamsprojects @williamsprojects.bsky.social · May 25

Quote from comedian David Brenner. Text design by Michael Martin.

#davidbrenner #golf #comedy

Quote from comedian David Brenner: "I don't like to watch golf on television because I can't stand people who whisper."

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williamsprojects @williamsprojects.bsky.social · May 24

Social-media quote from Howie Kluger. Design by Michael Martin.

#howiekluger #kitchen #comedy

Social-media quote from Howie Kluger: "We keep a potato masher in a drawer because sometimes it's fun to not be able to open that drawer."

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williamsprojects @williamsprojects.bsky.social · May 23

Quote from stand-up comic, actor and writer, Norm Macdonald — from his 2016 book, "Based on a True Story: Not a Memoir." Illustration by Greg Williams and text design by Michael Martin.

#normmacdonald #comedy #quote

Quote from stand-up comic, actor and writer, Norm Macdonald: "I remember a psychiatrist once telling me that I gamble in order to escape the reality of life, and I told him that's why everyone does everything."

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williamsprojects @williamsprojects.bsky.social · May 23

Quote from actor, writer and comedian, Mindy Kaling. Design by Michael Martin.

#mindykaling #comedy #theoffice

Quote from actor, writer and comedian, Mindy Kaling: "I accidentally sprayed myself in the face with hair spray but I gotta say, it's a pretty good makeup sealant."

williamsprojects @williamsprojects.bsky.social · May 22

Quote from Neil, the gloomy hippie flatmate on the British comedy series "The Young Ones" (1982-1984) — played by actor, writer and musician, Nigel Planer. Text design by Michael Martin.

#nigelplaner #theyoungones #leonardcohen

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williamsprojects @williamsprojects.bsky.social · May 21

A generational observation from comedian and actor Aparna Nancherla (aparnapkin on social media). Design by Michael Martin.

#aparnanancherla #aparnapkin #facetime

A generational observation from comedian and actor Aparna Nancherla (aparnapkin on social media): "Had a cozy little facetime with my mom's forehead today."

williamsprojects @williamsprojects.bsky.social · May 20

Quote from entertainment icon, Cherilyn Sarkisian — better known as Cher — born on this date (May 20, 1946). Illustration by Greg Williams and text design by Michael Martin.

#cher #bornonthisdate #happybirthday

Quote from entertainment icon, Cherilyn Sarkisian — better known as Cher: "I've had so many rebirths I should come with my own midwife by now."

williamsprojects @williamsprojects.bsky.social · May 19

Quote from Pete Townshend, lead guitarist and primary songwriter for The Who — born on this date (May 19, 1945). Design by Michael Martin.

#petetownshend #thewho #bornonthisdate

Quote from Pete Townshend, lead guitarist and primary songwriter for The Who: "I was born with a plastic spoon in my mouth."

williamsprojects @williamsprojects.bsky.social · May 19

Social-media quote from Trophy Knife (sarah1mc). Design by Michael Martin.

#trophyknife #checkengine

Social-media quote from Trophy Knife (sarah1mc): "You'd think a check engine light would eventually burn out."

williamsprojects @williamsprojects.bsky.social · May 18

Quote from stand-up comic Mitch Hedberg, in a note to himself from one of his private notebooks filled with jokes-in-progress and random observations. Design by Greg Williams (with thanks to calligrapher/artist Lindsey Bugbee for her expert advice!)

#mitchhedberg #comedy #lindseybugbee #calligraphy

Quote from stand-up comic Mitch Hedberg: "Out of about 100 jokes I write, maybe 12 will work. That is why I don't write them in calligraphy."

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williamsprojects @williamsprojects.bsky.social · May 17

Quote from stand-up comic and actor Demetri Martin. Design by Michael Martin.

#demetrimartin #comedy

Quote from stand-up comic and actor Demetri Martin: "I keep a lighter in my back pocket all the time. I'm not a smoker, I just really like certain songs."

williamsprojects @williamsprojects.bsky.social · May 16

Social-media quote from Viktor Winetrout. Design by Michael Martin.

#viktorwinetrout #jamesbond

Social-media quote from Viktor Winetrout: "The next James Bond should be weird. Like he wears a train conductor's hat and he's afraid of balloons."

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williamsprojects @williamsprojects.bsky.social · May 15

Social-media quote from Sweet Momissa. Design by Michael Martin.

#sweetmomissa #hotmoms

Social-media quote from Sweet Momissa: "Hot moms in your area are eating soup in fleece pants and fuzzy socks."

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williamsprojects @williamsprojects.bsky.social · May 14

Quote from comedian, writer and actor, Isabel Steckel. Design by Michael Martin.

#isabelsteckel #comedian

Quote from comedian, writer and actor, Isabel Steckel: "Why is ending a bath so awkward ... like OK, I guess I'm done now, time to stand up."

williamsprojects @williamsprojects.bsky.social · May 13

Quote from TV satirist and "The Late Show" host, Stephen Colbert, born on this date (May 13, 1964). Illustration by Greg Williams and text design by Michael Martin.

#stephencolbert #thelateshow

Quote from TV satirist and "The Late Show" host, Stephen Colbert: "Thankfully, dreams can change. If we'd all stuck with our first dream, the world would be overrun with cowboys and princesses."

williamsprojects @williamsprojects.bsky.social · May 13

Social-media quote from singer-songwriter and musician Adam Young, best known for his recordings as Owl City. Illustration by Greg Williams and text design by Michael Martin.

#adamyoung #owlcity

Social-media quote from singer-songwriter and musician Adam Young: "Deja Fu: the feeling that somehow, somewhere, you've been kicked in the head like this before."

williamsprojects @williamsprojects.bsky.social · May 12

Quote from author H.G. Wells ("The Time Machine," "War of the Worlds"). Illustrated by Michael Martin.

Quote from author H.G. Wells ("The Time Machine," "War of the Worlds"): "Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race."

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williamsprojects @williamsprojects.bsky.social · May 11

Social-media quote from Case (cactuscali1991). Design by Michael Martin.

#quote #wrestling #janeausten #case #cactuscali1991

Social-media quote from Case (cactuscali1991): " If I were a wrestler, my fighting name would be Pain Austen."

williamsprojects @williamsprojects.bsky.social · May 10

Quote from comedian and actor Mark Normand. Design by Michael Martin.

#quote #comedy #alonetime #marknormand

Quote from comedian and actor Mark Normand: "If you ever want some alone time in America, just take the stairs."

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williamsprojects @williamsprojects.bsky.social · May 9

Illustrated quote from author John Kennedy Toole ("A Confederacy of Dunces"). Design by Michael Martin.

#quote #authors #johnkennedytoole #confederacyofdunces

Illustrated quote from author John Kennedy Toole ("A Confederacy of Dunces"): "What had once been dedicated to the soul was now dedicated to the sale."

williamsprojects @williamsprojects.bsky.social · May 8

Quote from comedian Don Rickles, born on this date (May 8, 1926). Art by Greg Williams and text design by Michael Martin.

#quote #comedy #onthisdate #donrickles

Quote from comedian Don Rickles, born on this date (May 8, 1926): "Room service is great if you want to pay $500 for a club sandwich."

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williamsprojects @williamsprojects.bsky.social · May 8

Illustrated social-media quote from author Tracie Breaux. Design by Michael Martin.

#quote #illustration #squaredancing #hoedowns #traciebreaux

Illustrated social-media quote from author Tracie Breaux: "Square dancing in elementary school really had me expecting more hoedowns as an adult."

williamsprojects @williamsprojects.bsky.social · May 7

Illustrated social-media quote from Kate Horton (ladymisskate). Art by Greg Williams and text design by Michael Martin.

#quote #art #fantasyfootball #katehorton #ladymisskate

Illustrated social-media quote from Kate Horton (ladymisskate): "You had me at 'Fantasy Football League.' HAHA, just kidding. I'll be switching barstools now."

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williamsprojects @williamsprojects.bsky.social · May 6

Illustrated quote from stand-up comic Jay London. Design by Michael Martin.

#quote #illustration #comedy #lactose #jaylondon

Illustrated quote from stand-up comic Jay London: "My whole family is lactose intolerant and when we take pictures we can't say cheese."

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