I like one hair, tuna fish, the smell of rain and things that are pink. I hate pimples, baked potatoes, when my mother's mad, and religious holidays.

I loved to read, and I think any child who loves to read will read anything, including the back of the cereal box, which I did every morning.

You've got to enjoy whatever you can and forget about the rest.

Never give up! And remember, determination is as important as talent.

I love to talk with children. I try to visit schools but it's hard for me to travel when I'm trying to write. Some authors are able to do both.

some changes happen deep down inside of you. And the truth is, only you know about them. Maybe that's the way it's supposed to be.

Heavy petting, that was fun! That was good. And frankly, you know I wish kids would go back to it. It's very satisfying. And it's not as scary. So many girls, you know this. I mean they are having what we call sex. Right? They're having intercourse. They don't want to, they don't get anything out of it.