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Because he’s an ungrateful little jerk

By Michael Blaney on July 13, 2017 inPOPULAR

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Michael Blaney's other life is that of an advertising creative director. He has spent his award-winning career in such agencies as Chiat/Day, Crispin Porter Bogusky and Foote, Cone and Belding. Working on global accounts such Energizer, Visa, Principal Financial and Kraft Foods. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he has spent his entire 25 year career in LA and still hasn't found a good enough reason to leave. His first foray into comics was The Fly Chronicles published in 2005 and now, with Walking thru the Blah, is ready to share his unique take on everyday life.

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