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Obituary cartoons are challenging.  You don't want to be sappy but it's also not the best time to go for the throat.

In James Brown's case there was a lot to work with. He served two jail terms, invented funk, was the Godfather of Soul, led black pride with "Say it Loud, I'm Black and I'm Proud", and was a Richard Nixon supporter.

I knew I would be drawing his hair.

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