Nothing prevents boredom like a good book.

Try to remember that being unsuccessful in school doesn't automatically mean you'll be unsuccessful in life. Lots of people who didn't excel in school still went on to have successful lives.

A book without potty humor is like a banana split without hot fudge. It can still be good, I suppose, but you kinda get the feeling that something is missing.

Encourage kids to be creative without worrying about being perfect.

Once I have the story in my head, I write it down. The illustrations usually come last.

Having a sense of fun in books is a huge, huge deal, because a lot of times kids - even me when I got to third or fourth grade - don't associate reading with fun.

I had a lot of reading problems growing up.

My books are just pure escapism for kids.

My reading preferences are kind of all over the board - I read nonfiction, I read graphic novels.

I think my funny books are my favorites because I like to laugh so much.

Grown-ups do a lot of complaining!

What a person considers the minimal necessities depends as much on his character as it depends on his actual possessions.

If you think it can be done, then go ahead with boldness. Don’t listen to those who do not believe in your dreams.

You should only expect something from your efforts.

I will never give up, just push harder because the thought of quitting if far worse than the temporary pain I'm feeling now.

He who is virtuous is wise; and he who is wise is good; and he who is good is happy.

Sometimes the most difficult decision is to not martyr yourself for someone, but instead to choose to live for them. Because of them.

Halloween festivities included an epic scavenger hunt & lots of Looney Tunes.

I admire the, the stand of China and the stand of Mao Tse- tung, but I can't admire with respect the stand of, of Nehru in India. I just can't do it.

Fashion should be a game.

I was terribly shy and never said anything in class. Then I started getting into school plays. When you've got words to say, you've got a sort of armour.