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I enjoy meeting not only contemporary children, but yesterday's children as well. It's nice to talk about the experiences we shared, they tell me, 'You were a good friend.' That's the warmest part.

Children show me in their playful smiles the divine in everyone. This simple goodness shines straight from their hearts and only asks to be loved.

I'd say people recognize me, but having children recognize me is the best. It is a very special thing. Suddenly you feel like you have the power to make the children's dreams come true, and it's better than anything else.

The most wonderful thing I hear is people coming up and saying 'Thank you for my childhood', which still blows my mind but is very sweet.

I find most children quite inspiring.

I do like children, but only as people. Not as if they're a special category.

I love being with my children. They're fascinating people.

Children are wonderful, and they add to my whole life.

The best thing about being Children's Laureate has definitely been all the children and teens I've met.

I get little kids who recognize me from 'Mary Poppins,' and it just delights me because it's our third generation.