“At last, after completing year 12, I failed the great final examination, repeated the following year and failed again even more dismally than before. This was not an easy thing to do. My mates did the simple thing in the first place and mainly passed with honours and went on to have remarkably successful lives.”

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About Michael Leunig

Australian cartoonist and writer, his work spans the late 20th and early 21st centuries. He is best known for his thought-provoking cartoons and essays that blend humor with profound reflections on life, spirituality, and human nature. His illustrations often accompany his texts, creating a unique visual and philosophical dialogue.

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