Having a memoir and a retrospective of your work running almost simultaneously when you're still alive does feel a bit posthumous.

As a father, I understand the importance of the bond that develops through reading picture books with your child.

I'm often asked what I think about as I run. Usually the people who ask this have never run long distances themselves. I always ponder the question. What exactly do I think about when I'm running? I don't have a clue.

I'm impressed by the way some illustrators develop their images on computers, but it's too late for me to start, and I'm still in love with paper and paint and pencils.

It was almost disbelief that she was still alive.

I'm a bit of a night owl because that's when I feel the most creative and alive.