Only a generation of readers will span a generation of writers.

I believe in 3D for certain kinds of films. I certainly believe in using 3D for all things in animation because animation has such clarity and so much depth of focus. It worked great with 'Avatar' because 70 percent of that film is animated.

I've always wanted to tell a story about Lincoln. I saw a paternal father figure; I saw someone who was completely, stubbornly committed to his ideals, to his vision.

I think Lincoln had a unique parenting style. He let his kids run free and wild.

The bones of the story of 'War Horse' is a love story. That's what makes it universal.

Movies are always in a state of locomotion. You start with a general idea of how it should feel and then you find you've got a runaway train. You have to race to catch up: the movie is telling you what it wants to become, and when that happens there's no greater feeling.

I just think that the qualities of leadership are unknown even to the leader until he's tested and given a challenge.