Most people know me at Pixar as the guy that doesn't like to do sequels or very reluctant to do sequels.

The way Pixar has always worked is that we think of an idea and then we make it. We don't develop lots of ideas and then pick one.

Well, executive producer can mean anything in the world of Hollywood, sadly. It can be a bought title in many instances.

Frankly, there isn't anyone you couldn't learn to love once you've heard their story.

I'm twice as funny, I'm twice as smart, I'm twice as whatever when I'm around other people that challenge me.

I'm still craving approval from my parents. It took a lot of success for me to realize it was never coming. It's just not in their nature.

There's a lot of downsides to social media, but one of the nice things is that you can cut through all the BS and go straight to the person and ask them directly. I think that's a wonderful thing. I love talking to people who are true fans or who have a true love of cinema, and so if I can talk to them directly, great.