—MATT GROENING, creator of The Simpsons, revealing which his inspiration behind the town of Springfield and explaining why he’s kept it a mystery all these years. (Smithsonian Magazine)
Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons
“Springfield was named after Springfield, Oregon...I don’t want to ruin it for people, you know? Whenever people say it's Springfield, wherever, I always go, 'Yup, that’s right.'”
