If one can judge from the letters that I receive, it would seem that there are many thousands of children who would like me to speak or to read to them.

Writing for children is an art in itself, and a most interesting one.

I have written, probably, more books for children than any other writer, from story-books to plays, and can claim to know more about interesting children than most.

I get over a hundred letters a day from all over the world, from children and parents, and it's a wonder I ever have time to write books, let alone speak!

God Bless my mother and father for all the hard work they've done for our family.

I come from a large family so you can count on the fact that I'm going to have more kids.

From those to whom much is given, much is expected. I have been given much - the love of my family, the faith and trust of the people of New York, and the chance to lead this state. I am deeply sorry that I did not live up to what was expected of me.

It is not just family that must transmit values, but school also.