Once you have heard a strange audience burst into laughter at a film you directed, you realize what the word joy is all about.

The weatherman is not only blamed for his failure to foretell, he is blamed for the weather itself.

You have a coyote inside you and you have to get it out

Animation isn't the illusion of life; it is life

As you become acquainted with a character you are creating, you add parts of yourself that are pertinent to that character.

If you want a midget to look like a baby, don’t put a cigar in his mouth.

I'm not a believer in putting designers off in an ivory tower. They need to have a voice at the table so they can identify where and why design can make a difference. We also need to understand the business issues. If we don't make our numbers this quarter, we don't earn the right to do something cool the next time.