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

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

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

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.

I love and commit to nourishing my inner child.

A life isn't significant except for its impact on other lives.

It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.

I couldn't be two faced. If I had two faces, I wouldn't wear this one.

There is great worth in holding universal truths and timelessly beautiful words in your heart, which will stay there forever, infusing your thoughts and speech.

I'm pretty vocal about my healthy lifestyle choices. I do try to eat organic, high protein and gluten free.

She wants you to be a god," I told him. "I know." His face twisted with embarrassment, and in spite of itself my heart lightened. It was such a boyish response. And so human. Parents, everywhere.

When something works for you, all you can do is cross your fingers and hope that it will work for someone else.

Take back the web because it is a situation that really isn't working for anyone.

The spirits of the air live on the smells Of fruit; and joy, with pinions light, roves round The gardens, or sits singing in the trees.