I can't say I'm anything like a devoted animal rights activist, but I certainly oppose cruelty to animals.

I always hope that the artwork will complement and enrich a story.

In medieval Europe, childbirth was a leading cause of death. So widowed fathers with children were quite common, meaning stepmothers were equally common.

Destiny isn't immutable. You can change your fate. But I'd say the only way to do it is with hard, intelligent work and long-term dedication to a goal.

I think a lot of things are at play when children enjoy a grisly old fairytale. I don't think many children take it literally, or rather it's quite clear to them that it's only a story, only make believe.

I believe actual violence scars children much more than violence in storybooks.

In Japan, it's strange to openly take credit for giving to charity or even to donate publicly.