We must, we must, we must increase our bust.

Some characters become your friends for life. That's how it was for me with Betsy-Tacy.

I think we made out [sexuality changing]. I think that's really great, and we didn't jump into intercourse. And there were no blow jobs.

A lot of people worry much too much about what their children are reading... If a child picks up a book and reads something she has a question about, if she can go to her parents, great. Or else they will read right over it. It won't mean a thing. They are very good, I think, at monitoring what makes them feel uncomfortable. If something makes them feel uncomfortable they will put it down.

Why are we acting as if we're angry. Are we angry?

The creative process; I enjoy thinking up the stories and situations for my books.

I'm a people person. I never get tired of watching people, especially young people.