Learn how to draw. It's the basis of what we [animation directors] do. Keep a sketchbook. Try making a very simple little film. Try and tell a story …

- John Musker

I am a big fan of music in terms of storytelling device.

- John Musker

I loved Road Warrior the first time. I saw The Road Warrior before I saw Mad Max, you know, I saw it in reverse order. And so I was, I've always been…

- John Musker

If you talk about big trends at Disney, these movies generally are generated by directors or directorial teams pitching ideas to John Lasseter.

- John Musker

I mean, we were hearing music all the way through the islands. You know, we, when we visit the islands, of course since the islands have been churche…

- John Musker

We wanted a musical number that would capture the exhilaration of being out on a boat as they were and sailing with the stars and all that. So that's…

- John Musker

We've always liked music in movies, you know, just 'cause it helps tell the story. It can be emotional. It can be funny. It can be so many different …

- John Musker