The Dick, Jane, and Spot primers have gone to that bookshelf in the sky. I have, in some ways, a tender feeling toward them, so I think it's for the best.

Some artists claim praise is irrelevant in measuring the success of art, but I think it's quite relevant. Besides, it makes me feel great.

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

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.

The idea of the extraordinary happening in the context of the ordinary is what's fascinating to me

There was a great deal of peer recognition to be gained in elementary school by being able to draw well. One girl could draw horses so well, she was looked upon as a kind of sorceress.