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I write books that seem more suitable for children, and that's OK with me. They are a better audience and tougher critics. Kids tell you what they think, not what they think they should think.
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I write books that seem more suitable for children, and that's OK with me. They are a better audience and tougher critics. Kids tell you what they think, not what they think they should think. — Maurice Sendak

About Maurice Sendak

Maurice Sendak was a Artist from United States (1928–2012).

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This quote is attributed to Maurice Sendak, a Artist from United States.
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Maurice Sendak lived from 1928 – 2012.
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