Jiri Sliva

The interview

1 - A memory of Salone and Bordighera

I  always looked forward to coming to Bordighera. and greeting Cesare, Rosella, Claudio and Gigia..

2- What did you like the most about Salone

Meeting the colleagues and friends, enjoying a nice atmosphere of the Salone...

3 - What is it the humour for you?

Humor is my lifestyle, my support, simply put, my "diagnosis".

4 - Your life as a humorist, if you look back what cartoon do you see?

I see mostly positive reactions from people, I see the possibility to illustrate my favorite writers,

5 - Were you born humorists or did you become such?

Humorists are born, but they still have to develop, think, observe, consider, develop techniques, etc.

6 - Risk or caution, what has characterised your professional life the most?

Starting a freelance job is a risk, but it's a great challenge!

7 - One of your cartoons that you'd like to dedicate today to the Salone, why?

The clown before the curve.

8 - The poster of Salone you like the most, why?

I prefer the poster by A. Born, created for the year 1969

9 - Humor today: its state of health. And behind the curve what do you expect?

It depends on what kind of humor. There are at least 2 types of humor: AHA! humor and HAHA! humor. I prefer AHA humor. /But sometimes I laugh out loud too HAHA!