Im very happy with the success of short films. In fact, for me, the short films make more money than the features.

Negotiating with Disney isn't like good cop/bad cop; it's like bad cop/Antichrist.

People used to want to be filmmakers and animators; now they want to make apps.

I think it reflects well on the state of animation that people are knowledgeable about it and love the fantasy and imagination that goes into it.

America is behind Europe and Japan in terms of accepting adult ideas in animation.

Thinking Breeds Inventions and Innovations.

I was the all-American face. You name it, honey - American Dairy Milk, Metropolitan Life insurance, McDonald's, Burger King. The Face That Didn't Matter - that's what I called my face.

A snapshot steals life that it cannot return. A long exposure [creates] a form that never existed.

We also know that China and India, as their economies ramp up, are using more and more energy.

The writings of women are always cold and pretty like themselves. There is as much wit as you may desire, but never any soul.

You never know what's hit you. A gunshot is the perfect way.

On speaking: first, have something to say; second, say it; third, stop when you have said it; and finally give it an accurate title.

When you're a little different than others, it takes a little more time to fit in. If you really want to be there, there are no ingredients you need other than effort, perseverance and teamwork.

In design, be logical, search for truth, be clear.

Everything is in a state of flux, and this includes the world of Chess