As a child, I felt that books were holy objects, to be caressed, rapturously sniffed, and devotedly provided for. I gave my life to them. I still do. I continue to do what I did as a child; dream of books, make books and collect books.

And now," cried Max, "let the wild rumpus start!

I've always loved pigs: the shape of them, the look of them, and the fact that they are so intelligent.

Childhood is a tricky business. Usually, something goes wrong.

All I liked to do when I was a kid was draw.

I often went to bed without supper cause I hated my mother's cooking. So, to go to bed without supper was not a torture to me. If she was gonna hurt me, she'd make me eat.

'Hansel and Gretel' is one of the scariest stories ever written! Psychotic mother; stupid, inane father.