"I am irreverent, but I am also very sincere and serious in my own way."
Tim Burton expresses a duality in his nature through this statement. He acknowledges being unconventional (irreverent) in his artistic approach, yet he maintains a deep sincerity and seriousness in his creative pursuits, demonstrating his unique perspective and originality.
"I think a lot about where I don't belong, which is probably why I keep creating worlds of my own."
This quote suggests that Tim Burton, being an individual who feels out of place in conventional settings, finds solace and expression in the creation of unique, fantastical worlds. He constructs these alternate realities as a means to escape feelings of non-belonging, demonstrating how artistic creativity can serve as a powerful coping mechanism for personal discomfort or alienation.
"I make films for people who, like me, are afraid to go out into the real world."
Tim Burton's statement suggests that his films resonate with individuals who feel uncomfortable or anxious about navigating the complexities of reality. By creating fantastical worlds filled with quirky characters and surreal settings, Burton provides an escape for those seeking solace from the ordinary, offering a platform for exploration and self-discovery in a safe and imaginative environment.
"I don't like things that are perfect because perfection suggests something is finished and complete and there's nothing left to do."
This quote by Tim Burton expresses a preference for imperfection, suggesting that it allows for continuous growth and development. Perfection, in his view, implies finality, implying no further room for exploration or improvement. In other words, embracing imperfection encourages an ongoing creative process.
"Often people attempt to focus on individual trees that they lose sight of the forest. That is my problem."
Tim Burton's quote emphasizes a common pitfall in human thought, where an over-focus on details or specific instances can lead one to overlook the broader context or picture (the "forest"). It encourages us to maintain perspective and keep sight of the bigger picture while dealing with individual aspects, thus making more informed decisions.
I've often been accused of, 'Oh the movies looked good but there's no story,' but I disagree with that in theory, and '9' is a perfect example for me because the feel, the texture, and the look of that world, and those characters, is the story. That's a major component of why you feel the way you do when you're watching it.
- Tim Burton
It was a weird reaction to 'Batman Returns,' because half the people thought it was lighter than the first one, and half the people thought it was darker. I think the studio just thought it was too weird - they wanted to go with something more child- or family-friendly. In other words, they didn't want me to do another one.
- Tim Burton
It's people who you've seen that have given you a lot. In some ways, I felt they helped me psychologically because you see these people up on the screen going through torment and being on the outside, and somehow you relate to them, and it helps you get through life. It's a real honour and pleasure to then meet these people.
- Tim Burton
I started to do stop-motion when I was a kid. You take a Super 8 and make some models, and move, click, move, click. All that. I love all forms of animation, but there is something unique and special to stop-motion: it's more real and the set is lit like a set. But I think it's also a kind of lonely and dark thing to want to do.
- Tim Burton
When people are deprived of a sense, their other senses get heightened. If you're culturally devoid of something - of weather, of artistry, of interesting architecture, all the way down the line to culture itself - you're either forced to give in and get that car dealership, or you manufacture those things for yourself.
- Tim Burton
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