My family are all storytellers, and I think I inherited a lot more of that gene than other people in my family. I guess I was fun to have around.

I like people who are able to keep pushing themselves and challenging themselves even after great success.

Life is often confusing and sad, and I'm a big fan of the slap and the tickle, as they say.

I like when people know exactly, have a good sense of themselves, and know exactly what's good for them, I admire that, but I don't have anywhere near that kind of perspective on my own.

I'm not a big fan of kids' movies that have this knowing snarkiness to them or this post-modern take on storytelling. I think that sails right over the heads of most kids. There's something to be said for a well-told fairy tale. There's a reason that these mythic stories stay with us.

Animation is a great way to work. No early morning call times, no make-up chair. In live action ,you're always fighting the clock; the sun is always going down too soon.

I've worked with a lot of great directors and often times they solicit your ideas.