I would think, as an artist, it's inescapable that you'll be affected by the world around you.

You read in any war stories - World War II, whatever - that there are many, many heroes. There are the main stories you always hear about, but there are all these other little people that did things that were very important that we don't always know about.

Projects you think are no-brainers stall, and other things see the light of day. You never count anything out.

I loved 'Robotech' as a kid; I think that's pretty widely known.

I think why people relate to 'Star Wars' is George Lucas is so brilliant at telling these stories that we relate to, but in such a fantastic environment with fantastic characters and things you want to believe in this story.

You know, 'Star Wars' - even when it gets dark, it comes back to the light - it makes you feel good. I think families enjoy watching it and sharing in it.