In storytelling, the audience actually wants to work for their meal, they just don't want to know that they're doing it.

I almost feel like it's an obligation to not further the status quo if you become somebody with influence and exposure.

If you want someone’s attention, whisper.

Change is fundamental in story. If things go static, stories die.

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.

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

The thing about working at Pixar is that everyone around you is smarter and funnier and cleverer than you and they all think the same about everyone else. Its a nice problem to have.