I still have an accent. But when I return to Prague, I speak the language yet do not know what they are talking about.

People think children's books are about teddy bears and little flowers. I realize people sometimes don't know what to do with my books because they say, 'Is it a children's book, and what age group?'

When you have little children, you want to tell them about joy and happiness and hope. And then comes the time you want to tell them there are tough moments. I admire people who can do that.

who happen to speak with an accent, a southern accent.

I still keep my accent.

I have a funny accent in every language.