Cheeks Quote by John Leguizamo
![“Sid [the character from 'Ice Age'] is a prehistoric sloth. Sloths move really slowly and they store food in the cheek pouches. That's where I got the voice that you hear. He had to sound as though he was storing food.” quote by John Leguizamo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/48e/john-leguizamo-3025_cheeks_sid-the-character-from-ice-age-is-a-preh_727295.jpg)
“Sid [the character from 'Ice Age'] is a prehistoric sloth. Sloths move really slowly and they store food in the cheek pouches. That's where I got the voice that you hear. He had to sound as though he was storing food.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Ice Age (2002) – character Sid
Sid is a comedic prehistoric sloth who moves slowly and stores food in cheek pouches, influencing his vocal style.
In simple terms: Sid’s voice reflects his slow, food‑storing nature.
Key Takeaway
Use physical traits to shape character voice.
Themes
character design
voice acting
humor
Mood
playful
lighthearted
Type
entertaining
character study
When to use this quote
- voiceover
- animation
- character development
- storyboarding
Key Concepts
animation
animal behavior
comedic timing
Questions to Reflect On
- How can a character’s biology inform their personality?
- What other animal traits could inspire unique voices?
A Different Perspective
A sloth’s slow pace may limit dynamic storytelling.
![“Voices come to me but to maintain them is hard work. They go away just as easily, so I have to remember them and that takes work. With Sid, I needed to make sure you could understand what he is saying, his enunciation. Sometimes I couldn't even say my own name [his name] in his voice. It sounds…” quote by John Leguizamo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c11/john-leguizamo-3025_bits_voices-come-to-me-but-to-maintain-them-i_2860410.jpg)
