My cartooning career started at Fairfax, during the setting up of the Gold Coast Weekend Herald in 1993. I was invited to illustrate letters to the editor and the points of interest section 'InTouch'. Each week was a joy for me, reading letters and snipets of information inturn selecting 3 for illustration. I try to give my reader something humourous and informative to think about. My aim is have them realise a punch line then to feel satisfied having worked it out. I integrate second and hidden meanings in my toons.     ANYONE THERE?; "The Melbourne Age reports on the first international ghost festival to be held in Slovakia in April. The organiser says he has contacted at least one legendary ghost, the Black Lady, who has signified that she will attand."