I figured I’d probably write 50 scripts in my life. Out of those 50, I figured maybe five would be produced, and that maybe one or two would be successful. So I always kind of expected I’d write at least one successful film in my life. [...] The way it all came together was kind of like Murphy's law in reverse—I don’t expect that kind of experience again any time soon.

Failure can only exist from stagnant perceptions. Everything is a process of learning and if you learn something useful, you have success.

All thought is created, therefore we are all creators of whatever world we live in.

In live-action, writing, production and editing happen in discrete stages. In animation, they overlap - happening simultaneously. This allows a real dialogue to occur between the writer, the director, the actors and the editor, and it makes the writing process a lot more collaborative and a lot less lonely.

I can write two scripts concurrently, but I usually prefer to do one at a time. However, I also usually have 5 or 6 story ideas that are percolating in my head at any one time, so it can get a little crowded in there.

One of my favorite films is LATE SPRING by Yasujiro Ozu. To me, it represents film as art.

Every problem offers an opportunity for a solution. if you are in the right frame of mind to find it.