It's a precious thing to be communicating to children, helping them discover the gift of language and thought.

I'm not interested in creating a book that is read once and then placed on the shelf and forgotten. I am very happy when people have worn out my books, or that they're held together by Scotch tape.

Wherever I go, I'm watching. Even on vacation, when I'm in an airport or a railroad station, I look around, snap pictures, and find out how people do things.

Everything has an educational value if you look for it. But it's the fun I want to get across.

There are all kinds of writers. The best writers write children's books.

Artists paint pictures. The best artists paint pictures for children's books.

Librarians lend people books from the library. The best librarians are children's book librarians.

At the gates of Heaven, if you had the chance to plead your case before Jesus, what will you say? Say nothing because your words cannot save you. John 3:16

An honest smile is an icebreaker.

Even with all the lights off, the room was as bright and insistent as Martha Stewart’s smile.

Feed a squirrel and he'll leave you alone every day.

I do think the story in Halloween 5 is a bit stupid, and there's a lot more blood. They're obviously going to take the Halloween series in a different direction.

Our future begins on January 1 1999. The euro is Europe's key to the 21st century. The era of solo national fiscal and economic policy is over.

I don't care anything about reasons, but I know what I like.

I remember the first time I saw him play. It was for a Sporting CP youth team. I told my assistant, 'There goes Van Basten's son.' Ronaldo had great technique. He stood out.

I love her. My piano. play the sh*t outta her.

Road racing is rock 'n roll; track is Carnegie Hall.