I met Bruce Petty about 35 years ago, I lived with a cartoonist at the time and they were great mates. Bruce has been drawing, as he calls his cartoons for 70 years, at 86 he has just decided to retire from his work on The Age newspaper.
The mind of the cartoonist is unique, they are rare fish. Bruce stands apart however for his humility and gentleness. I do hope you continue to draw Bruce we need minds like yours in this world today.
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One of the best drawers in cartoondom, in print and on film. And as Alan says, forever an inspiration.
Forever an inspiration. I’m sure we’ll see more of his acidic wry whimsy popping up. Beautiful photo.
One of the best souls on this earth.
I realised reading this I have known Bruce for nearly forty years and his work for even longer. I have always admired his style of cartooning with his pungent political comment and elegant, but apparently messy. style of drawing.
35 years ago I spent many happy hours beside a large wall covered in an original Bruce Petty cartoon. It was in the lower coffee shop at Wentworth Union Sydney uni and I lament the fact some idiot redecorated and painted over it!
Bruce drew us to the truth.
A national treasure, and a lovely person.
What a great cartoonist. Bruce, you’re part of a rare breed and will miss your brilliant political analysis.
That fabulous brain will never retire. Mental pictures will keep on scribbling.
You’re the best Bruce.
Bruce a very special person, admired even loved him. This is a great photograph.