“But I'm a fairly mechanical worker - I tend not to think about themes so much as plot. I want to get the feeling right. If it's moving through tunnels, I ask myself, what is it like to move through tunnels?” IfsThinkingWantFeelingsMovingAsksWorkersThemePlotTunnels Author:Brian Selznick
“I think the most important thing you can do is to keep drawing no matter what. And to not be afraid of drawing whatever interests you. If there is something that you want to draw, to make, then I think you should pursue it and not let anybody tell you that you cant do it.” IfsThinkingWantShouldImportantMatterInterestCan DoDrawsNo Matter WhatImportant ThingsDrawingPursueCant Author:Brian Selznick
“Even if all the clocks in the station break down, thought Hugo, time won't stop. Not even if you really want it to. Like now.” IfsWantBreakClockStationsBreaking Down Book:The Invention of Hugo Cabret Source: The Invention of Hugo Cabret
“As I look out at all of you gathered here, I want to say that I don't see a room full of Parisians in top hats and diamonds and silk dresses. I don't see bankers and housewives and store clerks. No. I address you all tonight as you truly are: wizards, mermaids, travelers, adventurers, and magicians. You are the true dreamers.” WantLooksRoomsDressesStoresHatsAddressesTonightDreamerDiamondTravelerMagicianWizardsBankersSilkHousewifeMermaidAdventurerClerksTop Hats Book:The Invention of Hugo Cabret Source: The Invention of Hugo Cabret