You cannot write for children. They're much too complicated. You can only write books that are of interest to them.

And it is through fantasy that children achieve catharsis. It is the best means they have for taming wild things.

'Hansel and Gretel' is one of the scariest stories ever written! Psychotic mother; stupid, inane father.

And the walls became the world all around.

There must be more to life than having everything.

I know that if there’s a purpose for life, it was for me to hear Mozart.

Emeralds,' said the rabbit. 'Emeralds make a lovely gift.

Children do live in fantasy and reality; they move back and forth very easily in a way we no longer remember how to do.

I wish you all good things. Live your life, live your life, live your life.

A book is really like a lover. It arranges itself in your life in a way that is beautiful.

And now," cried Max, "let the wild rumpus start!

Your sacred space is where you can find yourself over and over again.

Is it a crime to be strong?' That's something you might have asked. And I would have answered by asking the opposite question...'Is it a crime to be weak?

Instead I’ve built a house made of lies that have come crashing down around me.

In high school I wanted to be a rock star and was in a lot of bands.

I envy Pete Sampras's dullness. I wish I could emulate his spectacular lack of inspiration.

We go to the movies to forget about time, to be in a dream state. And it's entertainment, distraction, from the fact that everything is kind of crumbling in front of our eyes.

Everything of worth is found full of difficulties.

If you're not doing what is best for your body, you are the one who lose.

Squeeze human nature into the straitjacket of criminal justice and crime will appear.

Enjoy things even when you’re screwing up.