Though I am and was a fan of Maurice Sendak's books as a child and more so as an adult, listening to the man talk was both humorous and refreshing. He somehow walked the line of grumpy, old man and funny, honest comedian. I hadn't thought of him in a while, but when Stephen Colbert interviewed a few months ago, I couldn't help laughing out loud at his honesty about children's literature, mundane art and all of the perceived "rules of life". He as brutally honest and I am glad that video tributes (like below) exist in addition to his many books. Check them out again or for the first time and realize that the complexities of life can take many forms. RIP Mr. Sendak!
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