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For more than three decades, editorial cartoonist Steve Kelley has devoted his attention to public officials the way the radiator grille of a tractor-trailer might devote its attention to June bugs. He has delighted readers by consistently consigning office-holders to the single fate they fear most – that of not being taken seriously.
Steve’s editorial cartoons have appeared in Time, Newsweek, US News & World Report, Forbes, Playboy, The Chicago Tribune, USA Today, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post among others. His work is a regular feature on many news websites, including Townhall and National Public Radio.
An honors graduate of Dartmouth College, Steve began his career in 1981 at The San Diego Union-Tribune. Steve’s work has won many awards including six first-place honors from the California Newspaper Publishers Association.
Along with fellow cartoonist Jeff Parker, Steve created and writes the popular daily comic strip Dustin, distributed to 330 newspaper clients by King Features Syndicate.
Not one to sit still, Steve began writing and performing stand-up comedy in 1985. He’s appeared at Harrah’s, The Desert Inn and The Riviera in Las Vegas, Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, and Carnegie Hall in New York City. And Steve is a veteran of seven appearances on The Tonight Show.
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SUCCESS QUOTES
“I think I can.” – The Little Engine That Could
“Argue for your limitations and sure enough they are yours.”
PERSONAL AND BUSINESS CHALLENGE
After working at his first job for over 20 years he was let go. Listen and find out what happened after over a year adrift.
ENTREPRENEURIAL AH-HA MOMENT
After going to an open microphone night at a local comedy club, and being scared to death, Steve discovered what happens when you overcome your greatest fear.
FIRST CAR
Opel GT.
CURRENT BUSINESS
Steve is writing a screenplay and is the artist of the cartoon script Dustin.
FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND TIME WITH HIS COLLECTOR CAR
Tim really enjoys long distance rallies and events like his Orange Blossom Tour and others. And of course restoring automobiles is his passion. He’s restored over 40 vehicles.
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
“Avoid buying new cars on a cycle ever few years. Find a car you love, treat it like art, and hang on to that car.”
FAVORITE RESOURCES
Being a Mercedes Benz 280SL fanatic Steve enjoys: Bud’s. Miller’s. Nic’s Auto Repair.
IF STEVE COULD HAVE ONLY ONE COLLECTOR CAR
Mercedes Benz 300SL Roadster
PARTING ADVICE
Don’t follow people too close when you are on the interstate!
HOW TO FIND STEVE
You can find Steve at Dustin.
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For more than three decades, editorial cartoonist Steve Kelley has devoted his attention to public officials the way the radiator grille of a tractor-trailer might devote its attention to June bugs. He has delighted readers by consistently consigning office-holders to the single fate they fear most – that of not being taken seriously.
Steve’s editorial cartoons have appeared in Time, Newsweek, US News & World Report, Forbes, Playboy, The Chicago Tribune, USA Today, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post among others. His work is a regular feature on many news websites, including Townhall and National Public Radio. An honors graduate of Dartmouth College, Steve began his career in 1981 at The San Diego Union-Tribune. Steve’s work has won many awards including six first-place honors from the California Newspaper Publishers Association.
Along with fellow cartoonist Jeff Parker, Steve created and writes the popular daily comic strip Dustin, distributed to 330 newspaper clients by King Features Syndicate.
Not one to sit still, Steve began writing and performing stand-up comedy in 1985. He’s appeared at Harrah’s, The Desert Inn and The Riviera in Las Vegas, Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, and Carnegie Hall in New York City. And Steve is a veteran of seven appearances on The Tonight Show.
SPONSORS
Want to sponsor the Cars Yeah podcast? Contact us today.
SUCCESS QUOTES
“I think I can.” – The Little Engine That Could
“Argue for your limitations and sure enough they are yours.”
PERSONAL AND BUSINESS CHALLENGE
After working at his first job for over 20 years he was let go. Listen and find out what happened after over a year adrift.
ENTREPRENEURIAL AH-HA MOMENT
After going to an open microphone night at a local comedy club, and being scared to death, Steve discovered what happens when you overcome your greatest fear.
FIRST CAR
Opel GT.
CURRENT BUSINESS
Steve is writing a screenplay and is the artist of the cartoon script Dustin.
FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND TIME WITH HIS COLLECTOR CAR
Tim really enjoys long distance rallies and events like his Orange Blossom Tour and others. And of course restoring automobiles is his passion. He’s restored over 40 vehicles.
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
“Avoid buying new cars on a cycle ever few years. Find a car you love, treat it like art, and hang on to that car.”
FAVORITE RESOURCES
Being a Mercedes Benz 280SL fanatic Steve enjoys: Bud’s. Miller’s. Nic’s Auto Repair.
IF STEVE COULD HAVE ONLY ONE COLLECTOR CAR
Mercedes Benz 300SL Roadster
PARTING ADVICE
Don’t follow people too close when you are on the interstate!
HOW TO FIND STEVE
You can find Steve at Dustin.
Great interview Mark. I can’t agree more with Steve about the joy of owning a classic MB. I have had my 1983 300CD turbo-diesel for 25 years now, and the money I have put into it does not compare to the money I would have spent buying a new car every few years. I have not had a “car payment ” in 25 years. And of course my insurance and registration are very low too. It’s a classic now being 31 years old, and still gets compliments when I am at the gas station. I hope Steve gets his 300 SL Roadster someday! That car would find a good home. 🙂