My Grandmother’s Opinion: That Actor

GRAMMY: I used to think that actor was so handsome, you know? But then I saw him without makeup. He’s nothin’.

ME: What actor?

GRAMMY: Jon.

ME: Oh, okay.

Last Line: Where the Wild Things Are

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE “…and it was still hot.”

No matter what you do, momma loves you best of all. And also, your imagination knows no bounds. Never stop dreaming.

After his mom sends him to his room, Max sails off on a wild adventure only to return home “years later” to find his dinner waiting for him. “… and it was still hot.” It’s actually a longer sentence, but that last clause is the kicker.

Thank you, Maurice Sendak. R.I.P.