The Colbert Report aired a two-part interview with children’s book author, illustrator, and lovable curmudgeon Maurice Sendak last week. If you haven’t seen it yet, check out the full interview below:

“Grim Colberty Tales with Maurice Sendak, Part 1” (via Colbert Nation)

“Grim Colberty Tales with Maurice Sendak, Part 2” (via Colbert Nation)

Amazing! That man is a national treasure.