San Francisco artist whose colorful works adorn a neighborhood dies
Briefly

"I often joked I was shacked up with the f-king mayor, because wherever we went, everyone knew his name." - Claudia Nicolas Pierce commenting on Doolittle's popularity.
"I don't know anyone in my neighborhood who doesn't have a Doolittle peeking out somewhere in their apartment." - Marke Bieschke reflecting on the artist's presence in the Lower Haight.
"Him believing in me as an artist, before I felt comfortable calling myself an artist ... I think things like that can change the trajectory of someone's life." - Jess Koala on Doolittle's influence.
"I really connected with the city and knew that this was the right place for me." - Pete Doolittle reflecting on his choice to move to San Francisco.
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