“Many adults that I have met in my time believed that picture books are...” — Anthony Browne Quote

“Many adults that I have met in my time believed that picture books are 'babyish'. I hope I have changed minds on this, as I set out to do.”

“When I was a boy, I was a worrier, and so was my son, Joe. I used to tell him that worrying meant he had an imagination and that one day he'd be pleased.”

“I didn't have picture books - there weren't many around when I was a child.”

“There's a bit of hazing when it comes to the youth performers and a disbelief that you're capable of handling dramatic or comedic material on an adult level.”

“We don't live in a world that nurtures and cares for Black girls like me. And if the world doesn't care about a Black girl like me, then what will happen to our Black babies who grow up to become Black children and Black adults?”

“Adult Swim has cornered this really cool market, especially for comedy shows.”