My father belonged to a Jewish social club.

I remember how much - when I was a small boy I was taken to see a version of 'Peter Pan.' I detested it. I mean, the sentimental idea that anybody would want to remain a boy.

My life in Brooklyn was in constant danger because of my bad health.

I grew up in a house that was in a constant state of mourning.

I don't know how to write a children's book.

Children do live in fantasy and reality; they move back and forth very easily in a way we no longer remember how to do.

I cry a lot because I miss people. They die and I can't stop them. They leave me and I love them more.