There has always been a tendency to classify children almost as a distinct species.

If I had my way... there wouldn't be a single lion or tiger in captivity anywhere in the world. They never take to it. They're never happy. They never settle down... You can see it in their eyes.

I make no claim to be an authority on writing or illustrating for children.

The fact that I have been successful merely means that I can write and illustrate in my own way.

You stupid piece of warm bacon.

I don't believe in a lot of baggage. It's such a nuisance. Life's too short to fuss with it. And it isn't really necessary

The obligation to endure gives us the right to know.

The ordinary build houses when they have bricks

You can never know where you are going unless you know where you have been.

I was just talking to Bono the other day, and he was like, "Are you doing shows?" I've just been off the road for a month-and-a-half, and he was like, "You lucky girl."

The idea of "human rights," for example - sometimes it bothers me. Not in itself, but because the concept of human rights has replaced the much grander idea of justice.

Everybody just needs to realize that when you write something you're just in one mood. I was told I needed to write it and it was overdue; I don't even remember what day it was.

Hopes, dreams, faith and a sense of mission enable us to open up our lives.

Isn't (life) all about trying?

You are NOT a financial failure if you rent. You are getting something for your money. A roof over your head.

I don't think it's a matter of, do you win the game or not, it's how gracefully do you play it.