I became a set designer for opera.

Truthfullness to life-both fantasy life and factual life-is the basis of all great art.

You can't get rid of evil. We can't, and I feel that so intensely.

You cannot write for children They're much too complicated. You can only write books that are of interest to them.

I'm scared of watching a TV show about vampires. I can't fall asleep.

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

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.