If a kid ever realized what was involved in factory farming, they would never touch meat again.

I was so moved by the intelligence,sense of fun and personalities of the animals I worked with on Babe that by the end of the film I was a vegetarian.

When I did 'Babe' I wanted to talk about animal rights without going through some convoluted justifications about using animal products.

Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life.

If a kid ever realized what was involved in factory farming, they would never touch meat again.

But if you really want to learn about life, get a cat. The way I think people should relate to animals is with a cat. Because the world is his.

Every day is perfect because there's no other day! As a friend of mine said, "Ride the horse in the direction it's going." When you do that, you realize that every moment, every breath, every sound, every encounter is a gift. You bloody well better enjoy it.