Coincidence?

Several months ago Maurice Sendak appeared on the Colbert Report (http://pleasanthillbookclub.blogspot.com/2012/01/stephen-colbert-with-maurice-sendak.html) where he gave an endorsement of Stephen Colbert's new children's book, I Am A Pole (And So Can You). Sendak's quote, which appears on the cover of the book, states, "The Sad thing is, I like it."

The publishing date of Colbert's book is today, May 8th, the same day of Sendak's death. I guess Sendak's integrity couldn't allow himself to live another day knowing his quote might help the sales of this book.

If you want to purchase I Am A Pole (And So Can You), follow the link below.
http://www.amazon.com/Am-Pole-And-Can-You/dp/1455523429/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336493774&sr=8-1

Stephen Colbert with Maurice Sendak

Both videos are hilarious. Great line about e-books at the end of the second one.

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Grim Colberty Tales with Maurice Sendak Pt. 2
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