Brad Bird

144px|thumb|right|Not everyone can become a great artist, but a great artist can come from anywhere. Phillip Bradley "Brad" Bird (born 11 September 1957) is an American animator, director and screenwriter. Quotes In many ways, the work of a critic is easy. We risk very little, yet enjoy a position over those who offer up their work and their selves to our judgment. We thrive on negative criticism, which is fun to write and to read. But the bitter truth we critics must face, is that in the grand scheme of things, the average piece of junk is probably more meaningful than our criticism designating it so. But there are times when a critic truly risks something, and that is in the discovery and defense of the new. The world is often unkind to new talents, new creations. The new needs friends. Last night, I experienced something new; an extraordinary meal from a singularly unexpected source. To say that both the meal and its maker have challenged my preconceptions about fine cooking, is a gross understatement. They have rocked me to my core. In the past, I have made no secret of my disdain for Chef Gusteau's famous motto, "Anyone can cook". But I realize — only now do I truly understand what he meant. Not everyone can become a great artist, but a great artist can come from anywhere. It is difficult to imagine more humble origins than those of the genius now cooking at Gusteau's, who is, in this critic's opinion, nothing less than the finest chef in France. I will be returning to Gusteau's soon, hungry for more. "Anton Ego" in Ratatouille (2007) No capes!!! "Edna Mode" in The Incredibles (2004) Films As a director The Iron Giant (1999) The Incredibles (2004) Ratatouille (2007) Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011) Tomorrowland (2015) Incredibles 2 (2018) As a writer Batteries Not Included (1987) The Iron Giant (1999) The Incredibles (2004) Ratatouille (2007) Tomorrowland (2015) Incredibles 2 (2018) External links Profile at IMDb Brad Bird Interview at IGN DVD Talk: Interview with Brad Bird about The Incredibles Brad Bird premieres and discusses the development of "The Incredibles" with CalArts' Character Animation Program Brad Bird Interview on Ratatouille The Art of Making Pixar's Ratatouille Brad Bird Interview at Blu-ray.com Category:Film directors from the United States Category:Screenwriters from the United States Category:People from Montana Category:1957 births Category:Living people Category:Hugo Award winners Category:Annie Award winners