And if you hadn’t pursued this career, what line of work would you have chosen?

I very much enjoy painting and illustration. Taking a single, unique image as far as you possibly can. I often wish I could push my work further, artistically speaking, but then that’s the charm of comics — being able to say so much with so little. Apart from that, I would have loved to be a filmmaker. I’m fascinated by this convergence of image and sound, and the strong alchemy that creates. And if you add to that the ability to control the narrative rhythm, you get one of the most tremendous vehicles of emotion out there. I also would have loved to dedicate myself to underwater exploration… When I’m older, I plan on devoting myself fully to painting as well as woodworking, another profession that’s close to my heart. I like work that makes you feel alive.