I define art as a work created by a human that has a unique point of view and discovers something that was not there before.

I would never jump under a subway car because that would delay all the people behind me. How inconsiderate!

I have decided that I want animation to be taken seriously; that is the goal of my life. I believe that animation is a very important medium to tell stories, not just for kids but for adults.

Once an audience feels that you trust them like you trust a friend, they do become your friends.

The ability to understand and deliver comedy and tragedy is extremely rare in one composer.

There can be no formula in arts. Formulas are for factory mass productions. There are no discoveries in already discovered formulas.

Even if you have a gift, it's nearly impossible to become a good actor in just a few weeks of training.

I animated everything traditionally, on paper. I love how the texture of paper looks (it also matches textures of papier-mâché) and I love the tactile process.

By using formula in filmmaking we are admitting that film is not art.

What inspires me is when I see something and I say, "I can do that too!"

I always knew that I wanted to be a writer. I think I was six or seven when I learned how to read, and I still remember it.

I hope you take the courage to pursue your dreams. I wish that you will have the determination to start the best day of your life everyday.

The sea is mother-death and she is a mighty female, the one who wins, the one who sucks us all up.

I've learned it's really important to work hard and keep your family and friends close. You've got to let them know how much you appreciate them for sticking by you.

I took only twice a time-out, once, when I was hurt, and a second time, when I much felt I was exhausted out of personal reasons.

It was kind of a prodding myself to play I Walk The Line straight.

I got an album coming out with Bibby (No Limitations) we gone do a joint album our first-ever joint album together officially since we started that's coming this year 2017.

If it's not 100 per cent pure maple syrup, it can't be called 'pure maple syrup.

Faith is a state of mind which may be induced, or created, by affirmation or repeated instructions to the subconscious mind, through the principle of auto-suggestion .

Books were to my family's house like beds and stoves, the most basic items, necessary for survival

The wise win before they fight, while the ignorant fight to win.