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 can't believe I've turned into a typical old man. Maurice Sendak havemanturn Change image and share on social
I'm scared of watching a TV show about vampires. I can't fall asleep. Maurice Sendak asleepfallscare Change image and share on social
When Mozart is playing in my room, I am in conjunction with something I can't explain... I don't need to. I know that if there's a purpose for life, it was for me to hear Mozart. Maurice Sendak conjunctionexplainhear Change image and share on social
I write books that seem more suitable for children, and that's OK with me. They are a better audience and tougher critics. Kids tell you what they think, not what they think they should think. Maurice Sendak audiencebookchild Change image and share on social
I adored Mickey Mouse when I was a child. He was the emblem of happiness and funniness. Maurice Sendak adorechildemblem Change image and share on social
My work is not great, but it's respectable. I have no false illusions. Maurice Sendak falsegreatillusion Change image and share on social