Addressing Mental Health Stigmas Through Art: Danny Casale (Coolman Coffeedan) – Ask Dr. Drew

Self-titled “Bad Animator” and Forbes 30 Under 30 list-maker Danny Casale (aka Coolman Coffeedan) first went viral when his cartoon titled “Snakes Have Legs” accumulated tens of millions of views. Danny grew up getting in trouble for doodling during class. He didn’t see himself as an artist but loved the process of getting the cartoonish visions out of his head and onto paper. As an adult, he’s taken those doodles and turned them into wildly popular animations that bring a dose of positivity to millions. His new book: “UR SPECIAL: Advice for Humans from Coolman Coffeedan” was published on November 2.

Follow Danny at twitter.com/CoolCoffeeDan and order his book at http://www.urspecialbook.store

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