A simple word or phrase on a blank sheet of paper gathers momentum as I wonder at what it could mean, where it could take place, why, and what if? . . . And then, I write.

Fly blindly, trust is full of magic. Let your wild voice guide the way.

Men who reject the responsibility of thought and reason can only exist as parasites on the thinking of others.

Success is a collection of problems solved.

The suspicious mind believes more than it doubts. It believes in a formidable and ineradicable evil lurking in every person.

No decent career was ever founded on a public.

The raging fire which urged us on was scorching us; it would have burned us had we failed to restrain it.

What a pity people don't take as much trouble with their own breeding as intelligent racehorse owners do. But then I suppose it is bordering on fascism to think like that.

Kids play pretend. I think that kids can be the best actors.

I would be dishonorable in a relationship because I wasn't getting what I wanted from that person.

When I was starting as an anime director I wanted to be known for great things. I never wanted to be known for some overblown toy commercial.