Parents shouldn't assume children are made out of sugar candy and will break and collapse instantly. Kids don't. We do.

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

How do you write for children? I really have never figured that out. So I decided to just ignore it

We’ve educated children to think that spontaneity is inappropriate. Children are willing to expose themselves to experiences. We aren’t. Grownups always say they protect their children, but they’re really protecting themselves. Besides, you can’t protect children. They know everything.

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

I have this idiot name tag which says 'controversial.'

I stress character, character, character.