"It's a funny show. The characters are surprisingly likable, given how ugly they are. We've got this huge cast of characters that we can move around. And over the last few seasons, we've explored some of the secondary characters' personal lives a bit more"
- Matt Groening
About this Quote
This quote by Matt Groening speaks with the success of his program. He acknowledges that the characters are not traditionally attractive, yet they are still pleasant. This speaks with the strength of the writing and the characters' personalities. He likewise points out the big cast of characters, which permits a range of storylines and character development. Over the last couple of seasons, Groening has taken the time to explore the personal lives of a few of the secondary characters, which has actually permitted a much deeper understanding of the characters and their motivations. This quote speaks with the success of the program and the depth of the characters, which has actually enabled a successful and entertaining show.
This quote is written / told by Matt Groening somewhere between February 15, 1954 and today. He/she was a famous Cartoonist from USA.
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