If life is so critical, if Anne Frank could die, if my friend could die, children were as vulnerable as adults, and that gave me a secret purpose to my work, to make them live. Because I wanted to live. I wanted to grow up. Maurice Sendak adultannechild share on social
Yes, there have to be places for safe wonderful stories. Maurice Sendak placesafestory Change image and share on social
Kids don't know about best sellers. They go for what they enjoy. They aren't star chasers and they don't suck up. It's why I like them. Maurice Sendak chaserenjoykid Change image and share on social
You know who my gods are, who I believe in fervently? Herman Melville, Emily Dickinson - she's probably the top - Mozart, Shakespeare, Keats. These are wonderful gods who have gotten me through the narrow straits of life. Maurice Sendak dickinsonemilyfervently share on social
I remember how much - when I was a small boy I was taken to see a version of 'Peter Pan.' I detested it. I mean, the sentimental idea that anybody would want to remain a boy. Maurice Sendak boydetestidea Change image and share on social
I can't believe I've turned into a typical old man. I can't believe it. I was young just minutes ago. Maurice Sendak agohaveman Change image and share on social
I have to accept my role. I will never kill myself like Vincent Van Gogh. Nor will I paint beautiful water lilies like Monet. I can't do that. I'm in the idiot role of being a kiddie book person. Maurice Sendak acceptbeautifulbook Change image and share on social
