“[On his childhood] You know, I would like to think that I was much more poetic and sensitive than anybody else, but I don't think it was true.” ChildhoodSensitive Children Book:Ascending Peculiarity: Edward Gorey on Edward Gorey Source: Ascending Peculiarity: Edward Gorey on Edward Gorey
“[On his childhood] I'm sure mine was happier than I imagine in retrospect. I look back and think, "Oh poetic me," but it simply was not true. I was out playing Kick-the-Can along with everyone else.” ChildhoodRetrospectHappy Childhood Book:Ascending Peculiarity: Edward Gorey on Edward Gorey Source: Ascending Peculiarity: Edward Gorey on Edward Gorey
