Gromit was the name of a cat. When I started modeling the cat I just didn't feel it was quite right, so I made it into a dog because he could have a bigger nose and bigger, longer legs.

Get out and make films. There are so many cameras now to suit any budget, so there are no excuses.

The nice thing about animation is that you can realise your inventions without understanding all the hard theory.

Gromit was the name of a cat. When I started modeling the cat I just didn't feel it was quite right, so I made it into a dog because he could have a bigger nose and bigger, longer legs.

My father, an architectural photographer, was an incurable tinkerer, maker and mender.

I think we all have a Wallace and Gromit inside us. Wallace is the part that has wild plans. Gromit is the sensible side, reining you in.

If you respect the audience enough, they can take onboard many things.