But my memories are like a fire in winter—whenever I'm cold I can warm my hands at them. —Ditta

Art should communicate with as many people as possible.

To write for children at all is an act of faith.

Because I am a storyteller I live by words. Perhaps music is a purer art form. It may be that when we communicate with life on another planet, it will be through music, not through language or words.

I knew that the moment I started worrying about whether or not I was good enough for the job, I wouldn't be able to do it.

Agape love is...profound concern for the well-being of another, without any desire to control that other, to be thanked by that other, or to enjoy the process.

the artist is not separate from the work and therefore cannot judge it.