It's my job, too, to keep up with pop culture and what the kids are into 'cause you don't want to sound like an old man trying to write for kids. I spend a lot of my time spying on them.
I guess I'm way too kind and generous, and a saint - if you can believe that!
I've killed hundreds of teenagers. Hundreds. And I didn't know why. Why did I enjoy doing it so much? Why? And then I realized - I had a teenager at home!
I got the chance to do things that I dreamed of when I was a kid: I got to travel around the world; I had my own 'Goosebumps' attraction at Disney World; I've been on TV and had three TV series.
I have a cheat-sheet for each one of my characters about their personality, the way they look, etc. So there is no possible way that I could have writer's block.
I haven't written a young-adult book in years. I'm also doing six 'Goosebumps' books a year now.
It's hard for children's authors to be accepted when they try to write adult books. J.K. Rowling is the exception because people are so eager to read anything by her, but it took Judy Blume three or four tries before she had a success.
I've made myself laugh from some ideas - but I've never scared myself.
You have no control [over natural disaster]. That's what's scary about it. You're helpless. That feeling of helplessness is really scary.
I do like a lot of things that a lot of adults would scoff at. 'SpongeBob SquarePants,' 'Looney Tunes.'
After spending 22 years in Ohio, I love everything about New York.
I'm obsessed with radio. It's a good start to Sunday morning.
I have a great office.
Making my class laugh and getting in trouble. I was the class clown.
At least I can write.
I'm a total Disney freak. I want to live in Disney World.
You guys are just jealous because i'm a natural athlete and you can't cross the street without falling on your face." -(Bird) Doug
I love theme parks but I'm a real chicken on rides. I'd rather invent scary rides for my books than go on them for real.
Well, when I was 13, for my bar mitzvah I received my first typewriter. And that was special.
I've lived in New York for 40 years. I came right after college.
The next day, Greg is so large that he cannot even ride the car to school because he can't fit in the car. His parents believe this to have been caused by a food allergy and resolve to take him to the doctor later.
