Bill Watterson breaks his long silence, granting an interview about the legacy of 'Calvin and Hobbes' to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. February 1, 2010 Bill Watterson breaks his long silence, granting an interview about the legacy of ‘Calvin and Hobbes’ to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Why now? Did Salinger's passing shake him up? Regardless, I bet Nevin Martell is pissed.