I never wrote for children. I wrote with respect for the audience, which I've maintained all my life. Doesn't mean I couldn't be risque, but I did it smartly, without being vulgar.

I have respect for those who make money at art and do it well and smartly because that commercial aspect keeps the world going and running in a sense.

I've been such an oddball my whole life but I've always been cool and I've always dressed fairly smartly.