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Pulitzer Prize-Winning Staples Grad Addresses Rotary

Matt Davies, a Staples High School graduate who won the Pulitzer Prize for editorial cartooning last April (See WestportNow April 6, 2004), told today’s Westport Rotary Club meeting at the Inn at Longshore that he has more freedom than just about anyone else at his newspaper. “I can say things editors can’t say,” he said. But he lamented the shrinking number of editorial cartoonists in the country, saying there are about 85 paid cartoonists today, down from 150 about 10 years ago. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

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ron malone says:
Tuesday, January 04, 2005 at 11:17 am
Many Westporters remember Matt’s early days here as as a pony tailed young man. His talents were recognized by Abe and Elsa Nad who introduced him to Ina Chadwick. He was mentored by Ina and his early works for Fairpress were recognized as exceptional and worthy of wider exposure.
Matt’s friends from 21 Charles Street have followed his career with pride in his accomplishments.
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