Memorable Inspiration

What was your most memorable moment of inspiration?

I ask this question because I was listening to an Elton John song, "Mona Lisa and Mad Hatters," and I noticed that the end of the song was the beginning of the song.  This gave me the idea to end my novel in the place where it began.  It was perfect.  Although this was not my most memorable moment of inspiration (that came at the PMA before a Rodin sculpture), it was a big one.

Generations

.If you could pass your talent for writing on to your child, would you?

And with talent for writing, I mean the compulsion to write. 

First Book

What is the first book you bought, were bought, or would you buy for your child?

I guess this is kind of a memory thing.  I can most vividly remember having Madeline and Babar as a child.  My three daughters all had Madeline and Babar, and often when I buy books for friends having babies, they are included.  However, some new favorite, must-have children's books now include Dear Zoo and Chicka-Chicka-Boom Boom.  Both of my grandsons got those as first books, and became addicted to them, I'm proud to say. 

Up all night...

Have you ever had a book keep you up all night?

I recently had this experience with the novel Wonder Boys by Michael Chabon.  I did get about three hours sleep, but I couldn't decide if my insomnia caused me to read on, or if the book caused my insomnia.  In any case, it was a memorable experience and a memorable book.