I think my books talk about kids learning to like and respect themselves and each other. You can't write a message book; you just tell the best story you know how to tell.

I wish I had had my books when I was a kid, I do.

Normally, I name my characters after famous comedians.

I tried to write with someone else once before, but it was not successful.

I literally have over a thousand emails in my inbox that need to be returned. I'm sure all of my friends and certain family members are like, 'Oh, look who got nominated for an Emmy and doesn't want to write me an email back!' I need a good few hours to just sit and get on the phone.

Most of the serious disagreement I get comes through email or social media, where people are more comfortable.

Because everyone is someone's child, every woman seems like someone's mother.

I think every parent, every generation has wanted their children to do better and have a higher standard of living. But I think there's too much guilt.