Until we learn to honor and respect what other people believe, I think we are doomed.

When you come from a family of storytellers, you're doomed. You just have to tell stories.

I believe with all my heart that the American classroom teachers are one of our greatest and most heroic treasures.

Show me an Irishman who can't tell a story - I don't think they exist.

I came from a family of incredible storytellers, but I didn't start writing children's books until I was 41 years old.

Now, I've got to tell you: 'In Our Mothers House,' I don't think is for a kindergartner.