I have lots of ideas. The problem for me has always been which one to do.

An award does not change the quality of a book.

Following my muse has worked out pretty well so far. I can't see any reason to change the formula now.

I take my ideas from my experiences.

I've always thought of the book as a visual art form, and it should represent a single artistic idea, which it does if you write your own material.

As much as I'd like to meet the tooth fairy on an evening walk, I don't really believe it can happen.

The Polar Express began with the idea of a train standing alone in the woods. I asked myself, What if a boy gets on that train? Where does he go?