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.

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.

Think of, at the moment of dying, is there will be any enemy for you? None! Everyone will be the best friend. So win all your enemies with your divine love when you are living.

By discovering how our minds work, we can improve our learning power and unlock our true potential.

I know people can be a little nervous about swimsuits, but have some fun with it. Believe you can hold it down. If you believe you can hold it down, you can wear it.

I don't think I will be less good because there's less pressure on me.

Death cancels our engagements, but it does not affect the consequences of our acts in life.

I frowned. “You mean Set’s got, like, other evil gods on speed dial?

Well, we're all a little hostile every now and then, some of us are able to sublimate, others of us can't adjust. You know how it is.

People all over the world recognize me as a spiritual leader.

Labor disgraces no man; unfortunately, you occasionally find men who disgrace labor.

The most terrible of motives and the most unanswerable of responses: Because.