Whether you like it or not, a child really connects you to that time when everything's new. It's so important - not just for artistic endeavors, but for humanity.
Tim BurtonRead
If I'd said, 'I'm going to be a director,' it probably wouldn't have happened.
Interpretation
Emphasizing the power of intentions in achieving goals.
This quote by Tim Burton highlights the idea that sometimes, publicly declaring one's aspirations can lead to increased pressure and expectations that may hinder the pursuit of those goals. By not stating his desire outright, he suggests he allowed himself the freedom to explore and create without the added stress of others' perceptions.
In practice
In a motivational speech about pursuing one's dreams.
Whether you like it or not, a child really connects you to that time when everything's new. It's so important - not just for artistic endeavors, but for humanity.
Things that I grew up with stay with me. You start a certain way, and then you spend your whole life trying to find a certain simplicity that you had. It's less about staying in childhood than keeping a certain spirit of seeing things in a different way.
I think of Ray Harryhausen's work - I knew his name before I knew any actor or director's names. His films had an impact on me very early on, probably even more than Disney. I think that's what made me interested in animation: His work.
Don't worry about how you 'should' draw it. Just draw it the way you see it.
I am the shadow on the moon at night/Filling your dreams to the brim with fright.
Anybody with artistic ambitions is always trying to reconnect with the way they saw things as a child.
A lot of people are focused on taking over the world or doing the biggest thing and getting the most users. I think part of making a difference and doing something cool is focusing intensely.
A passed pawn increase in strength as the number of pieces on the board diminishes.
In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different.
When I go in to see people - and I sell an occasional ad now - I never say, 'Help me because I am black' or 'Help me because I am a minority.' I always talk about what we can do for them.
Results! Why, man, I have gotten a lot of results. I know several thousand things that won't work.
Africa's vibrancy and entrepreneurial spirit is un-matched. There's huge potential here to grow business, create jobs, and to improve living standards.
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