Finding out that I was gay when I was older was a shock and a disappointment.

Grown-ups are afraid for children. It's not children who are afraid.

I adored Mickey Mouse when I was a child. He was the emblem of happiness and funniness.

I am not a religious person, nor do I have any regrets.

I became a set designer for opera.

I became a set designer for opera. I'm a great opera buff, I love classical music, and I needed a time-out.

I can't believe I've turned into a typical old man.

I cry a lot because I miss people.

I didn't have much confidence in myself... never.

I do not remember any proper children's books in my childhood. I was not exposed to them.

I don't have kids at all and I thank God that I never did.

I don't need faith.

I don't write for children. I write and someone says it's for children.

I feel extremely vulnerable.

I feel like I don't have a lot of time left.

I grew up in a house that was in a constant state of mourning.

I hate people.

I hate those e-books. They cannot be the future. They may well be.

I only have one subject. The question I am obsessed with is: How do children survive?

I refuse to lie to children.