I guess I was a philosophical child.

I'm surprised by how much I remember.

I've always really loved stories told from the point of view of children.

I can't even count how many times I did interviews with people and they asked me if I had a boyfriend. Keep in mind that I was, I guess, mild to moderately famous from ages 6 to 13. Of course I didn't have a boyfriend then. I didn't even have a camp boyfriend then.

People want to bring kids to their level, and they want to make it seem like kids have this thing. It's seen as funny to them.

If I ever have children of my own, they will read Matilda. They will watch the movie. And you can bet they will see Matilda: The Musical.

I remember my friends and I looking forward to puberty because it seemed exciting at first.