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$ally

One Too Many
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Rufus said:
I draw comic books for a living.
I'm working on new 'Tank Girl' books for IDW Comics in San Diego, and sci-fi for 2000ad in the UK.
The TG books I'm trying to give a Fifties twist...
I'm heading to the NYCC, and San Diego Comic Con this year..very excited!
rufus.. who should be scribbling..

That goes beyond scribbling my dear. Although I'm not a huge comic book fan, I do luv me sum Tank Girl. One of my best lifelong friends from childhood is the creator/author/illustrator of the Footman comics.
 

drjones

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peoria AZ
what do you do?

Archaeologist by schooling, currently a receptionist at a church. HOPE to pursue a career in archaeology VERY soon. Just had an interview yesterday!

DRJONES
 

Miss 1929

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Oakland, California
I'm a jazz musician!

I'm the pianist, singer, and band leader of Sara & Swingtime - we will be 20 years old next year.
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Strictly 1920s and 30s, I have no interest in post-war, bebop etc, yet.

I also have a day job in a related field, as the Administration and Facilities Manager for the Jazzschool, in Berkeley, which helps keep body and soul together and exposes me to lots and lots of other kinds of jazz and other musicians.

Sometimes I also get paid to lecture on 20s-30s fashion, hair and makeup.

I also do a bit of graphic design for the Art Deco Society of California, invitations, programs, etc.
 

IlsaLund

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Monterey, California
Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle o' Rum

I'm a United States Navy Sailor. Stationed in Monterey, California to study a foreign language, then off to the Pacific Fleet sometime after August. I'd attach a picture or something, but it doesn't seem to want to work tonight.
 

Brinybay

Practically Family
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Seattle, Wa
Rufus said:
I draw comic books for a living.

I'm working on new 'Tank Girl' books for IDW Comics in San Diego, and sci-fi for 2000ad in the UK.
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The one on the right looks a lot like a blind date I had once.
 

mtechthang

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I think you should!!

dollydaydream said:
oooo I would like to study neuropsychology.

Just thought I'd let you know :D

Dollydaydream- Go for it.

One thing about studying psychology (neuro or otherwise) is we aren't likely to run out of things to study. [huh] :eek: :rage: :( :confused: shhhhhhhh :cry: :eek: :eek:
 

Brinybay

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Seattle, Wa
dollydaydream said:
Please could you move here and drive my buses? I like cheerful peoples :D I'm always respectful of my bus drivers & the other passengers. Oh yes, I'm polite.

How about if I just come for a visit, or vice-versa? Knowing how important a friendly driver is to you makes it much more fun and easier for me.
 

katiemakeup

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Fleur De Guerre said:
I still work as a copywriter for Reader's Digest. So all those sweepstakes mailings you love so much...you can blame me for those! lol

Miss Fleur, if I told you that you looked extra pretty today, would you let me win?? ;)
 

Mojito

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I work in a maritime museum.

I *love* my job.

All the time projects cross my desk that I adore - not just conventional maritime history, either...although I do love having an opportunity to write articles on Edwardian mercantile marine officers. Costume, literature, art...it all ties in somewhere along the line. And we have constant interaction with members of the public - when I pick up the phone, it might be reception wanting to know if I want to have a chat to someone about an Annette Kellerman swimsuit or the M24 Submarine.

I've had the chance to explore everything from Ancient Egyptian Ptolemaic era underwater archaeoloy (we were involved in the UNESCO project) through to being encouraged to wear wearing 1950s vintage at the relaunch of a restored vessel of that era.

I work by the harbour, and I "mess around with boats" every day.
 

imported_the_librarian

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Fleur De Guerre said:
I still work as a copywriter for Reader's Digest. So all those sweepstakes mailings you love so much...you can blame me for those! lol

that's a cool job! PS: Any idea about the copyright status on the old, old, old reader's digests???? Would you know anyone to contact?

Anybody else have any ideas????
 

CharlesB

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Philly, Americaland
RockBottom said:
I'm a manager and author at a government think tank that deals with national security policy and military strategy.
Oh man I'd love to pick your brain sometime, Im finishing up my masters dissertation as we speak.
 

JazzBaby

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Eire
Rufus said:
I draw comic books for a living.


<a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v467/mc1juve/?action=view&current=pg11_colour.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/mc1juve/pg11_colour.jpg" border="0" alt="click to add titlepg 11"></a>


The girl on the left stole that look from me... :mad:
 

Marlowe P.

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Portland, Or
Rufus said:
I draw comic books for a living.

I'm working on new 'Tank Girl' books for IDW Comics in San Diego, and sci-fi for 2000ad in the UK.


The TG books I'm trying to give a Fifties twist...

I'm heading to the NYCC, and San Diego Comic Con this year..very excited!

:) rufus.. who should be scribbling..

<a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v467/mc1juve/?action=view&current=pg11_colour.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/mc1juve/pg11_colour.jpg" border="0" alt="click to add titlepg 11"></a>

You win my much coveted "coolest job" award. you should post more of your work. I bet there are a number of comic lovers on here... me included

As for jobs, I have held a variety of jobs- at an early age a failed attempt to become, eventually a Minister, then a newspaper boy, stock boy, milker of cows and shoveler of poop, hippy, student, rambler, CAAD operator and drafter, Arcade Attendant, Supervisor of BOAT TAG, 2 days as an ice cream scooper, Tree Nursery worker and expert water pond salesman, Truck filler at RPS, 11pm-8am Golf Course Ground Crew, Barista, School bus cleaner, community organizer and currently am a Legislative Director for a non-profit advocacy group. But really I just wanna DANCE!
 

scarlett

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Los Angeles
Miss 1929 - what a great "job" you have. Truly living your passion. I love the picture, the 3 of you look very happy.

Me, I am the controller and general manager at an independent set construction company. I love it, the people I work with are like a family to me and we've all worked together for 12+ years.
 

Boxerken

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Nashville
What I do

Ive been a building service contractor for 18 years. Prior to that i worked in the Coroner's office, CSI.
 

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