I'm much better known in France and Germany and Spain than I am in the U.S. When I go to Russia, I get mobbed; I have groups of fans waiting for me out in the hotel lobby, waiting for me… — Bill Plympton Copy Share Image
I'm very happy with the success of short films. In fact, for me, the short films make more money than the features. — Bill Plympton Copy Share Image
My films usually start with an idea that I get while walking the streets. For example, I got the idea for 'Guard Dog' when… — Bill Plympton Copy Share Image
For me, the perfect film has no dialogue at all. It's purely a visual, emotional, visceral kind of experience. And I think one can… — Bill Plympton Copy Share Image
I'd love to win an Oscar; that would be great. I hope to get a feature film that I've made get a wide release.… — Bill Plympton Copy Share Image
I like to get up at six in the morning, and I draw until sometimes ten at night. — Bill Plympton Copy Share Image
Hand-drawn animation is something that I feel really strongly about. A Pixar movie may be really great, but it looks like it was drawn… — Bill Plympton Copy Share Image
The amazing fact that one person can make his own film - I think animation is somewhat unique in that respect. I don't need… — Bill Plympton Copy Share Image
I listen to Emmylou Harris. She's my favorite. I don't know why, but I just feel more creative with her playing. — Bill Plympton Copy Share Image
I think it reflects well on the state of animation that people are knowledgeable about it and love the fantasy and imagination that goes… — Bill Plympton Copy Share Image
People used to want to be filmmakers and animators; now they want to make apps. — Bill Plympton Copy Share Image
Being a talented artist is good, it's nice, but it's not the most important thing. I think being a good storyteller, having a good… — Bill Plympton Copy Share Image
Negotiating with Disney isn't like good cop/bad cop; it's like bad cop/Antichrist. — Bill Plympton Copy Share Image
I think it's part of the responsibility of an artist to shock, to upset, to make people think differently, and to surprise people. And… — Bill Plympton Copy Share Image
I love Pixar films; I think they're the greatest filmmakers in the world. I love Disney films. 'Tangled,' was great. I loved 'How to… — Bill Plympton Copy Share Image
Animation can be a full spectrum of different storytelling techniques and different genres. I think it's sad that there is only one audience that… — Bill Plympton Copy Share Image
