John Lasseter

If you think something's stupid, it probably is.

— John Lasseter

I believe in research you cannot do enough research; believability comes out of what's real.

— John Lasseter

I'm a big fan of pantomime storytelling, being an animator.

— John Lasseter

I'm the biggest fan of animation. I love the history of animation, I know it well.

— John Lasseter

For me, personally, I will always do G-rated films, which the world needs more of.

— John Lasseter

What I love about Goofy is the flesh on his cheeks. You can almost feel it.

— John Lasseter

I have this saying. Quality is the best business plan. I believe so strongly in that.

— John Lasseter

My mother was a high school arts teacher, so I was always surrounded by the arts.

— John Lasseter

I am, by nature, an honest person. I wear my emotions on my sleeve. There is no 'behind closed doors' with me.

— John Lasseter

To take full advantage of computer animation, you have to pay as much attention to the believable as you do the unbelievable.

— John Lasseter

I believe in the nobility of entertaining people and I take great, great pride that people are willing to give me two…

— John Lasseter

'Cars' is a really personal story for me because, first of all, I grew up in Los Angeles - the car crazy…

— John Lasseter

Winnie the Pooh and his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood are among the most entertaining and beloved characters ever animated by…

— John Lasseter

I have met a lot of top chefs around the world during my travels. Each one of them has said 'Ratatouille' is…

— John Lasseter

With science, there is this culture of experimentation, and most of the time, those experiments fail.

— John Lasseter

Directing is one of my favourite things to do because I love telling stories and I love working with the individual artists…

— John Lasseter

Look at the films of Walt Disney: 'Snow White' came out in February 1938, and I can't think of another film from…

— John Lasseter

I think the painted backgrounds in animations are absolutely stunningly beautiful. There's something really special about this medium. I don't believe audiences…

— John Lasseter

The interstate highway system was built to get people from point A to point B as fast as possible. And they knocked…

— John Lasseter

At Pixar, we've been huge fans of any new technology that makes the viewer experience of our movies better. Blu-ray is the…

— John Lasseter

I think that the entertainment industry and the entertainment press tends to focus on opening weekend box office as a measure of…

— John Lasseter

'Cars 2' is about a character learning to be himself. There's times in our lives where people always say, 'Well, you've gotta…

— John Lasseter

People who get into animation tend to be kids. We don't have to grow up. But also, animators are great observers, and…

— John Lasseter

Pixar has been compared to fine furniture makers who polish the backs of drawers - even if you don't see everything in…

— John Lasseter

In dire economic times, movies are relatively inexpensive entertainment for the whole family.

— John Lasseter

I believe once you watch a Miyazaki film, you'll get hooked.

— John Lasseter

I would get so into playing as a kid that I'd lose track of time.

— John Lasseter

The closer you get to reality, the harder it is to make it look convincing to the audience. That's why I tend…

— John Lasseter

When Walt Disney was making his films, he trusted his instincts and made films for himself, but they appealed to everybody, not…

— John Lasseter

Probably more than any other movie we've made here at Pixar, 'Up' was the one we were the most nervous about.

— John Lasseter

I don't really think of myself as a businessman at all. That's why I have the 'chief creative officer' role.

— John Lasseter

'Cars' was about Lightning McQueen learning to slow down and to enjoy life. The journey is the reward.

— John Lasseter

The way the films look will never entertain an audience alone. It has to be in the service of a good story…

— John Lasseter

Animation is the only thing I ever wanted to do in my whole life. I have no desire for live-action or anything…

— John Lasseter

I can't tell you, as a parent, how it feels when the doctor tells you your child has diabetes. First off, you…

— John Lasseter

Every single Pixar film, at one time or another, has been the worst movie ever put on film. But we know. We…

— John Lasseter

I love the Sonoma wine community. It's like Pixar - nothing competitive, only supportive. They're always rooting for you.

— John Lasseter

I am so proud that 'Up' is Pixar's 10th film. I think it's the funniest film that we've ever made and also…

— John Lasseter

I love Japan. I love the collision of the modern and ancient worlds coming together in that place. It's so high-tech and…

— John Lasseter

I do what I do because of Walt Disney. Goofy. Mickey Mouse. I never forgot how their films entertained me.

— John Lasseter