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 that's where the good humor is, if there's a surprise and there's something unexpected. Something that's… — Bill Plympton Copy Share Image
I look at some of my early stuff - back when I was 12 or 13 years old - and I was already doing cross-hatching back then. I don't know where I picked that up. I think I was in… — 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
