Maurice Bernard Sendak (June 10, 1928 – May 8, 2012) was an American illustrator and writer of children's books.
When I did 'Bumble-ardy,' I was so intensely aware of death. Eugene, my friend and partner, was dying here in the house when I did 'Bumble-ardy'. I did 'Bumble-ardy' to save myself. I did not want to die with him. I wanted to live, as any human being does. Use this quote
As a kid, all I thought about was death. But you can't tell your parents that. Use this quote
I'm not afraid of death. Use this quote
As a kid, all I thought about was death. Use this quote
I'd like to believe an accumulation of experience has made me a sort of a grown-up person, so I can have judgment and taste and whatever. Use this quote
I don't need faith. Use this quote
Oh, I adored Mickey Mouse when I was a child. He was the emblem of happiness and funniness. You went to the movies then, you saw two movies and a short. When Mickey Mouse came on the screen and there was his big head, my sister said she had to hold onto me. I went berserk. Use this quote
I adored Mickey Mouse when I was a child. He was the emblem of happiness and funniness. Use this quote
My life in Brooklyn was in constant danger because of my bad health. Use this quote
My work is not great, but it's respectable. I have no false illusions. Use this quote
