I was always fascinated with the idea that an imaginary friend was the perfect friend that a child created, and I wanted to play with the idea of a r…

- Dan Santat

I didn't have an imaginary friend, and even if I did I'm sure it would have been derivative of something I saw on television. Optimus Prime maybe?

- Dan Santat

Most artists I know are private, and quiet folks who often spend most of their days alone in a studio.

- Dan Santat

I didn't have an imaginary friend, and even if I did I'm sure it would have been derivative of something I saw on television.

- Dan Santat