I think kids need to be allowed to be more creative and learn more about artists these days, so I'm all about that.

In creating the Harry Potter artwork, I try to bring a certain amount of realism and believability to the characters and setting, but still add an element of wonder and the unknown.

I will be sad. I've gotten very attached to Harry and all that goes on in his world, I guess I'll just be kind of tasting every bit of it because it will be the last one.

Awards are great, but they're not who you are, and pop culture isn't who you are.

I grew up as this little Catholic girl who just wanted to make beautiful things. I expressed myself with paint.

I loved to draw. I always did. I started when I was about five years old.

When I'm not working on a children's book, I'm painting abstract paintings. That's probably the most joyous thing for me as an artist. But I do love children's books.

The most dangerous enemy is that which no one fears.

I consider myself a synthetic thinker in a virtual domain therefore if I’m way off there is no solid foundation or reference for authentic stupidity.

A sobering thought: what if right at this very moment I am living up to my full potential?

I've learned that mistakes can often be as good a teacher as success.

There is nothing so terrible as activity without insight.

Liberals will only support you after you're gone.

I've always been fascinated by the concept of time.

Life is not a journey you want to make on autopilot.

Canada needs to dismantle its public health-care system and allow private enterprise to get involved and turn a profit.