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.

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

Writing a great script - not just a good one, but a great one - is almost an impossible task.

It drives me crazy when people say, "All we're trying to do is create entertainment." I feel like people go to movies for more than that.

My God, there are so many mediocre screenplays out there.

In terms of writing characters or stories, at least initially, there's no difference between live-action and animation. A good story is a good story, whatever the medium.

The best writing really does come from the deepest, most private part of you.