Harvey Pekar
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Harvey Lawrence Pekar ( October 8, 1939 – July 12, 2010) was an American underground comic book writer, music critic and media personality, best known for his autobiographical American Splendor comic series. In 2003, the series inspired a critically acclaimed film adaptation of the same name.
Pekar described American Splendor as "an autobiography written as it's happening. The theme is about staying alive. Getting a job, finding a mate, having a place to live, finding a creative outlet. Life is a war of attrition. You have to stay active on all fronts. It's one thing after another. I've tried to control a chaotic universe. And it's a losing battle. But I can't let go. I've tried, but I can't."
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| Also Known As | |
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| Birthday | 1939-10-08 |
| Deathday | 2010-07-12 |
| Gender | Male |
| Homepage | http://www.harveypekar.com |
| IMDB | View on IMDB |
| Place of Birth | Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
| Popularity | 0.1043 |