Use what you know. Draw from it. It doesnt always mean plot or fact. It means capturing a truth from your experiencing it, expressing values you personally feel deep down in your core.

No one's going to see my mistakes; I just need the safety of these mistakes to lead me to the right answers.

Don't give [the audience] four; give them two plus two.

I've been a fan of movies longer than anything else. One thing I learned a long time ago is that you can't translate a book literally to the screen. It won't work because it's a different medium. And it would be the same in reverse.

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

If you want someone’s attention, whisper.

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