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.

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.

In fact, I don't think I'll ever make anything that will feel as divinely dropped in my lap as the opening of 'Wall-E.'

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

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

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.

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