Calvin: They say the world is a stage. But obviously the play is unrehearsed and everybody is ad-libbing his lines. Hobbes: Maybe that’s why it’s hard to tell if we’re living in a tragedy or a farce. Calvin: We need more special effects and dance numbers.

Shutting off the thought process is not rejuvenating; the mind is like a car battery - it recharges by running.

I think nighttime is dark so you can imagine your fears with less distraction.

It's not denial. I'm just selective about the reality I accept.

Girls are like slugs - they probably serve some purpose, but it's hard to imagine what.

It seems like once people grow up, they have no idea what's cool.

Animation, by necessity, is a team sport, and the fewer people with input into my work, the better I like it.