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

But I think people see 'Wallace and Gromit' as something akin to an elderly couple. These two know each other so well. Nothing can split them apart.

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

After studying in Sheffield, I went down to London to do my post-graduate degree at the National Film and Television School, embarking on the movie that would eventually become 'A Grand Day Out.

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

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

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.