Humans have changed ecosystems more rapidly and extensively than in any comparable period of time in human history, largely to meet rapidly growing demands for food, fresh water, timber, fiber and fuel. This has resulted in a substantial and largely irreversible loss in the diversity of life on Earth.

You should always leave the party 10 minutes before you actually do.

People try to look for deep meanings in my work. I want to say, 'They're just cartoons, folks. You laugh or you don't.' Gee, I sound shallow. But I don't react to current events or other stimuli. I don't read or watch TV to get ideas. My work is basically sitting down at the drawing table and getting silly.

I don't believe in the concept of hell, but if I did I would think of it as filled with people who were cruel to animals.

I think one thing that's important to maintain is a sense of fear, always doubting yourself... a good dose of insecurity helps your work in some ways.

By the time they had diminished from 50 to 8, the other dwarves began to suspect 'Hungry'.

Man Swims in Shark Infested Waters, Forgets He's Shark Food.