This is what I always tell my filmmakers-you have to do tons of research, because you don't know where the inspiration is going come from.

'Cars' was about Lightning McQueen learning to slow down and to enjoy life. The journey is the reward.

Toys are put on this Earth to be played with by a child.

It’s so important to create in your own voice, to hold onto what makes you unique, and have faith in your vision.

A gem of a short film has a sense of pure joy in animation that is different from anything you see in a feature film.

I believe in the nobility of entertaining people and I take great, great pride that people are willing to give me two or three hours of their busy lives.

I do what I do because of Walt Disney - his films and his theme park and his characters and his joy in entertaining.