I feel incredibly fortunate to have had the level of success I've had. I was just writing stories for my own sons.

So, yeah. Our cat was a goddess. What else is new?

I wasn't sure whether I was supposed to kneel or buy stamps from him or what.

There is always a way out for those clever enough to find it.

Nico leaned over and plucked a grape. Probably that was the guy’s entire diet for the day.

Grover didn't say anything for awhile. Then, when I thought he was going to give me some deep philosophical comment to make me feel better, he said, "Can I have your apple?

When I write, I'm still imagining a kid reading it on paper. I read e-books when I travel, but in general I still prefer holding an old-fashioned book in my hands. There's a special, tactile experience.