I'm an illustrator. I have to accept my role. Maurice Sendak acceptillustratorrole Change image and share on social
I hate those e-books. They can not be the future... they may well be... I will be dead. Maurice Sendak bookdeadfuture Change image and share on social
You don't want to do something that's all terrifying. Maurice Sendak terrify Change image and share on social
Most children - I know I did when I was a kid - fantasize another set of parents. Or fantasize no parents. They don't tell their real parents about that - you don't want to tell Mom and Dad. Kids lead a very private life. And I was a typical child, I think. I was a liar. Maurice Sendak childdadfantasize 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
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
