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.

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

Kids books Grownup books That's just marketing. Books are books.

I had a brother who was my savior, made my childhood bearable.

Each month is gay, Each season nice, When eating Chicken soup With rice

My father belonged to a Jewish social club.

I wanted my wild things to be frightening.