Tomi Ungerer Professions : Illustrator Born : November 28, 1931 Browse All Authors Top 4 quotes by Tomi Ungerer I've always been literally a lover of the absurd. I think the absurd gives a new dimension to reality and even to common sense. And life, you know, on an everyday basis, is absurd, or may turn out to be absurd. There's no reality without absurdity. Tomi Ungerer common-sense reality thinking Drawing is the most direct and personal kind of graphic expression. Unlike painting, it doesn't forgive. You put down your black line, and there it is - as inevitable as death. Tomi Ungerer drawing black expression Far Out is never far enough because one challenge, if it is worthy at all, has to be followed by a greater challenge. Tomi Ungerer worthy enough challenges I’ve always been a sponge, just absorbing whatever I see, whether it’s in daily life or in art. Tomi Ungerer sponges daily-life art Similar Authors Brian Froud illustrator Brian Selznick illustrator Arnold Friberg illustrator Arthur Rackham illustrator Alexander Anderson illustrator Bill Peet illustrator All Authors