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If you draw comics, you know how impossible it can be to draw comics.
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There are some things that are just impossible to draw no matter how many times you try.
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Buying gifts for you is incredibly easy (albeit predictable).
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It can be difficult to constantly come up with ideas.
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Sometimes it's just easier to give in to what's easy.
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Other peoples' jobs sound like they exist on another planet.
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Going to school for your passion is the gift that keeps on giving.
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And many other people don't fully get the concept of art as a profession.
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Getting others to understand what you do can be a little... awkward.
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Comics can also be one of the most time-consuming things you can do.
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Sometimes there honestly isn't time to do everyday things.
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Sleep is rare and sporadic.
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You've gotten used to being tired all the time.
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You run mostly on stress and caffeine.
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And the self-criticism can haunt you forever.
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You don't often get the luxury of having an off day.
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And just because you're working all the time doesn't mean everything doesn't come together in the eleventh hour.
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Lots of times you feel like giving up.
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But there's nothing more validating than hearing that others recognize your struggle.
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It's all about the little hacks you use to make the work more manageable.
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In the end, it's a strange and lovely fusion of hobby and profession.
