"American Splendor is just an ongoing journal. It's an ongoing autobiography. I started it when I was in my early 30s, and I just keep going"
- Harvey Pekar
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Harvey Pekar's quote is referring to his comics series, American Splendor. The series is an autobiographical account of his life, beginning when he was in his early 30s. Pekar wanted to document his life in a manner that was honest and relatable to his readers. He wanted to show that life is not constantly attractive and that it can be filled with mundane moments. Through American Splendor, Pekar was able to share his experiences and battles with his readers. He wished to show that life is a journey which it is very important to keep going, no matter what. Pekar's quote is a suggestion that life is an ongoing journey and that it is very important to keep going, no matter what.
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