25 Quotes by Chris Wedge

Animation has always been about technology. You can't have animation without technology.

Someday, I'd like to sit down with a small group of people, in a relaxed environment, and make a film that feels more independent. That way we can be a little more free in terms of storytelling and subject.

What made 'Ice Age' work is that it had its shiny candy coatings, but inside was a soft, creamy center.

You win the Oscar, you get to go into just about anybody's office for a month. I had a lot of meetings.

I grew up watching classic animation, and I have always felt that the roots of animation is in fantasy and taking it in places that you can't go, any other way.

Fox came to us with the concept for ICE AGE and they came to us with the first draft of the script. They also gave us a mandate to make it into a comedy from what was previously a rather dramatic action concept.

For me, part of the fascination with making animation is you go to a place; it's a complete immersion in someone else's fantasy.

We can't worry about competition. Besides, you aren't competing with anyone but yourself. They have nothing to do with whether you make a good movie or not.

We can’t worry about competition. Besides, you aren’t competing with anyone but yourself. They have nothing to do with whether you make a good movie or not.