The distinctions of fine art bore me to death. Maurice Sendak artbeardeath Change image and share on social
My father belonged to a Jewish social club. Maurice Sendak belongclubfather 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
Finding out that I was gay when I was older was a shock and a disappointment. Maurice Sendak disappointmentfindgay Change image and share on social
My parents were ignorant peasants from the Old World. Maurice Sendak ignorantparentpeasant 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
To get a child's trust - you may know or not - is a very hard thing to do. They're so used to not believing adults - because adults tell tales and lies all the time. Maurice Sendak adultbelievechild Change image and share on social
