When you're animating a music video, you have to animate to some set music. You're somewhat restricted by that, but you're also inspired by that. The animation becomes secondary if you're animating to a music video. Either way, it's important. Music has really helped my animation, that's for sure.
John KricfalusiIf you're a kid wanting to be a cartoonist today, and you're looking at Family Guy, you don't have to aim very high.
John KricfalusiThe only character I ever remember actually creating in a flash of inspiration was George Liquor. God planted that in my head in an instant.
John Kricfalusi