I never felt inspired to write this book [ I Had Brain Surgery, What's Your Excuse?], like I did with the cat or dog book; I felt compelled. At the time (May 1999), I was planning to write and illustrate an altogether different memoir, a book about my decision whether or not to have a baby.

Sleeping is very underrated.

Don't always come when you're called.

All I need to know I learned from my cat.

Eat when you're hungry. When you're not hungry, play with your food.

I need a focus group like I need a hole in my head.

It's OK to wear the same thing every day.