So many people, my friends and family, were all saying, "You're so funny. Why don't you become a comedian or an actor?" But it wasn't a reality at the time, it wasn't a road that Latin people were accepted in.

I love cartoons. So when they came to me to make Ice Age and this sequel, I was so happy.

I wanted to enjoy the process. I wanted to enjoy just being on stage and giving back and the feedback.

I like helping people achieve their dreams just like people helped me.

I did an HBO movie called Undefeated that I directed. It was too hard.

I love life, and I embrace every minute of it.

You have the hilarity and the great production. These films are distinctive because they are not just topical, they tell good stories and they let scenes play out physically. Apart from the dialogue, the characters also have a non-verbal existence, for example with Scrat.