I’m writing a poem right now about a nose. I’ve always wanted to write a poem about a nose. But it’s a ludicrous subject. That’s why, when I was younger, I was afraid of [writing] something that didn’t make a lot of sense. But now I’m not. I have nothing to worry about. It doesn’t matter.
-Maurice Sendak
This Fresh Air interview with Maurice Sendak had me weeping. Sometimes funny (see above quote about nose poem), but throughout he is deep and rich and life-affirming.
