I started drawing at a very young age. Writing a story wasn't satisfying, but to actually draw our own world - it's like controlling your own dreams.

I'm always hiding the books in my closet, and my art's always turned upside down in my drawer.

I was 30 before I made a living that was not embarrassing.

Avatar is a total nerd thing, and yet our popular culture has somehow made all that stuff acceptable.

I originally just wanted to be an artist.

I tend to be the type who is overly polite and sort of ingratiating to other people.

I actually start drawing things. Usually they're abandoned before I commit too much time and effort.