Acknowledgements

I have only gotten this far in bringing Citizen to life thanks to the artistic genius and beloved friendship of various others. Thank you to:

YOROZUMARU

...whose brilliant artwork of their feline character Urushi has inspired me and countless others to imagine anthropomorphic animals in a brand new and more honest manner. I cherish the day I discovered their artwork, and I breathed a massive sigh of relief when they graciously allowed me to use it to bring this website to life.

Naoki Higashida

...whose breakthrough autobiography The Reason I Jump not only heavily influenced the Q&A format I use to explore Citizens world, but also provided me and countless others a clearer and more compassionate way of interpreting our autism.

Jackson Galaxy

...whose comprehensive understanding of feline nature has proven to be an invaluable resource in helping me expand Citizens character and making sure I stick to the facts..

Adum Johnston

...whose prolific youtube channel Your Movie Sucks has helped show me how to think critically and express myself openly, without a care in the world as to what others think. His strict work ethic and relentless attention to detail has taught me to hold the media I consume to a higher standard, and unashamidly so.

Additionally, I’d like to extend my gratitude towards the following works for being instrumental in shaping who I am today:

Ozan Varol’s
Awaken Your Genius

Johann Hari’s
Stolen Focus

Alasdair Gray’s
Poor Things

Hanya Yanagihara’s
A Little Life

Yasutaka Tsutsui & Satoshi Kon's
Paprika

I would also like to extend my sincerest thanks to my dear friends who have kept me from going insane over the past couple of years:

Gladiator

...whose jovial and easygoing nature has provided me with comfort and simple joy when I needed it most.

Tiny

...whose curiosity and resilience has helped kindle the nerd inside me and keep it roaring.

And especially big thanks to

Needles

...a very dear role model of mine. His fierce intellect and gentle spirit have gifted me with some of the most memorable and meaningful conversations of my life.



Finally, I seriously doubt that I would have made it to the age I am now if it weren’t for the unconditional acceptance, undivided attention, and deep respect I received from my late uncle. His childlike wonder and beloved friendship have inspired me to continue the cycle and be the best uncle I possibly can for my beloved niece. Without her simple smile and unconditional love, my life would remain hollow and grey.

And, of course, thank You for taking the time to explore Free Citizen!