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A 9-foot and 7-inch bronze statue titled Giddy-Up, Daddy was set up, in memory of Family Circus creator Bil Keane.

Jeff Keane, Bil’s youngest son, who took over work in the Family Circus, used to say,“As long as the family was together, we would be happy. Maybe that was the secret to what my dad did with his cartoon.” He added, “Paradise Valley and Scottsdale were important; we grew up here. My parents used to drive past here constantly. Our parents loved the Arizona life. So, we would get to put a statue here.”

The statue came to Scottsdale by way of Paradise Valley on the second anniversary of Keane’s death. He lived in Paradise Valley for more than 50 years, creating his famous comic strips(连环漫画)as well as raising his five children with his wife in their home north of Lincoln Drive.

The comic is modeled on his family, featuring characters of childhood innocence：Billy, Dolly, Jeffy and P.J.

Former Paradise Valley mayor Ron Clarke, said Bil Keane was always the go-to guy for anything the town needed—from helping create the Mummy Mountain Preserve to using his art to help raise money for Hurricane Katrina victims in Mississippi. “He was always so influential in town,” Clarke said.

Bronzesmith gallery director Kathy Reilly said this bronze statue was the first combination of animation(动画)and realism, which shows the emotions of joy, family and love.

“We found out how many people’s lives were touched by Bil Keane, not only through his cartoons but also through personal contact he had with so many people,” Reilly said.

Bil Keane and his family moved to Paradise Valley in 1958, and two years later, his comic strips began appearing in newspapers across the country.

After seeing one of Rick Kirkman’s comic strips, Keane sent a letter to Rick Kirkman, co-creator of the comic strip, stating, “you have a winner.”

“Those few words fed us for years, and fueled our enthusiasm and persistence. Never did so few words encourage us so much.” Said Kirkman.

24. Where is the statue most probably located?

A. In Paradise Valley.              B. In Scottsdale.

C. In Lincoln Drive.                D. In Mummy Mountain Preserve.

25. What do we know about Bil Keane’s comic strips?

A. They are based on the Arizona life.                  

B. They are modeled on five children.

C. They began to come out in newspaper in 1960.      

D. They were the combination of animation and realism.

26. What information can we get about the statue?

A. It is 9-foot and 7-inch in height.                                 B. It was built at the request of comic fans.

C. It was set up immediately after Bil Keane died.         D. It travelled many places before it was located.

27. How did Kirkman feel on hearing “you have a winner”?

A. He couldn’t hide his envy of Bil.                                 B. He was fed up with the behavior of Bil.

C. He felt more enthusiastic and determined.[来           D. He was pleased with his works and himself.

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