Norman Birdwell, Creator of “Clifford The Big Red Dog” Dead at 86 from The Martha’s Vineyard Times. Peek: “In 1962 Mr. Bridwell found himself having to support a wife and infant daughter on extra money he picked up doing freelance artwork. He considered supplementing his income by illustrating picture books.”
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