David and I discuss\xa0What's So Funny? A Cartoonist's Memoir, how he started creating cartoons for The New Yorker, using cartoons to process his emotions, how writing this book was cathartic and helped him better understand his parents, trying to connect to people through feelings, creating the cover, and much more.\nDavid's recommended reads are:\n\nThe Pigeon Tunnel: Stories from My Life\xa0by John le Carre\n\nPowers and Thrones: A New History of the Middle Ages by Dan Jones\n\nDisappearing Earth by Julia Phillips\n\nBruno, Chief of Police series by Martin Walker\n\n\nSupport the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.\xa0\xa0Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\nIf you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Julie Metz, Adam Stern, Ly Tran, Cate Doty, or Ty Seidule.\xa0\nWhat's So Funny?\xa0can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\nConnect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices