Animation is the one type of movie that really does play for the entire audience. Our challenge is to make stories that connect for kids and adults.

I have this saying. Quality is the best business plan. I believe so strongly in that.

Computers don't create computer animation any more than a pencil creates pencil animation. What creates computer animation is the artist.

Your voice is worthwhile. Have faith in it.

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

In computer animation, every detail has to be thought out, designed, modeled, shaded, placed and lit. The more you add, the more computer memory you need.

Directing is one of my favourite things to do because I love telling stories and I love working with the individual artists and it's something that I really missed.