I created 'Captain Underpants' when I was in the second grade. I was constantly getting in trouble for being the class clown, so my teacher sent me out into the hallway to punish me. It was there in the hall… — Dav Pilkey Copy Share Image
These 'mistakes' occur in my books for a reason. I have an agenda: I'm secretly trying to inspire kids to create their own stories and comics, and I don't want them to feel stifled by 'perfectionism.' — Dav Pilkey Copy Share Image
It used to take me forever to read and comprehend stuff, so I decided not to make the 'Captain Underpants' books too challenging. Don't… — Dav Pilkey Copy Share Image
I think my funny books are my favorites because I like to laugh so much. — Dav Pilkey Copy Share Image
Being an author is fun. It's a great job, because I can stay up as late as I want, and if I feel like… — Dav Pilkey Copy Share Image
Once I have the story in my head, I write it down. The illustrations usually come last. — Dav Pilkey Copy Share Image
My reading preferences are kind of all over the board - I read nonfiction, I read graphic novels. — Dav Pilkey Copy Share Image
I created 'Captain Underpants' when I was in the second grade. I was constantly getting in trouble for being the class clown, so my… — Dav Pilkey Copy Share Image
Having a sense of fun in books is a huge, huge deal, because a lot of times kids - even me when I got… — Dav Pilkey Copy Share Image
