A cartoon character isn't a specific person. It isn't Tom Cruise or George Clooney playing the part, it's a character that could be you. It's easier for you to get drawn into it in a special way.

There are so many versions of every story because every storyteller tells the story differently.

I think hand-drawn animation can be something really special. If the character design is quite simple it has the ability to allow people to easily relate to the characters in a special manner.

Technology is the friend of traditional animation. It doesn't have to replace it. It can help you do it.

Folklore is always changing and evolving for new audiences.

I like drawing. I like to spend the day drawing, the process is important for me. Drawing is a just a pleasure and it's nice to keep it going.

The Sodomy sea shall cast out fish, and make a noise in the night, which many have not known: but they shall all hear the voice thereof.

Fear is very powerful, almost as powerful as love.

You've got to be around people who encourage you, advice you and want to see you go even higher and higher than they themselves have attained!

It takes some courage to write fiction about politically controversial topics. The dread is you'll be labeled a political writer.

I bet the pill is harder to get than drugs--which shows how screwed up this world really is!

Awareness and ego cannot coexist.

The Spider as an Artist Has never been employed- Though his surpassing Merit Is freely certified.

No one achieves great things by following the crowd. Have a spine. Strike your own path.

What is essential does not die but clarifies.

O why do I ever let anyone read what I write! Every time I have to go through a breakfast with a letter of criticism I swear I will write for my own praise or blame in future. It is a misery.