Short essay about Matt Groening, Creator of "The Simpsons"

My Icon - Matt Groening by Joel Califa I must admit that searching for a suitable candidate as an icon and role-model was not an easy task to complete in the last few days. There are very few men I look up to, and even fewer who I believe changed the world in one way or another. Finally, a minute or so ago, I picked a man worthy for the part. This man is Matt …showed first 75 words of 555 total…

…showed last 75 words of 555 total…released Simpsons related comic books and in 1995 he created "Zongo Comics" which released many more non-Simpsons related work. I feel Matt resembles me with his passion for drawing. All of this and the fact that I cannot possibly watch a Simpsons episode and not roll around laughing is why I chose Matt Groening as my icon, I admire him and believe he brought many hours of entertainment and joy to people all around the world.