How did you get into animation?

Watching weird european animations from people like Jan Svankmajer

How do you get inspiration for the work you produce?

Whatever makes me laugh - usually the most ridiculous thing I can think of.

What has been your best creation to date?

I did a commission for the BBC called DeadEnders which I was quite pleased with...

How did you feel when you realised that art could make you some money?

Thats the whole idea isn't it? That's why I went to college anyway.

How much do you think hype affects the public perception of what good art is?

Well, it has the opposite effect on me. There's no good or bad art anymore, just popular and unpopular - people will gravitate towards popular art simply as a social reflex, much like celebrities and brand names.

Last CD you bought/downloaded/shoplifted?

Captain Beefheart: Lick my decals off baby.

Describe your perfect day?

Staying in bed watching The Sweeney, with tea and biscuits.

What makes you happy?

People laughing at my stuff, or vomiting. Either is good.

What makes you sad?

Jade Goody.

Sex, drugs or rock n roll?

I'll stick with a nice cup of tea thanks.

Last book you read?

'The Time Ships' by Stephen Baxter.

Do you secretly yearn for global domination?

Yep... it will come, eventually.

What’s your favourite soup?

Heinz vegetable soup

What else do like other than art?

Robots, dinosaurs and laughing at crap telly.

What time did you get up?

10am.

Any regrets?

Nothing I can remember.

Ask yourself (and answer) a question?

Who would win in a fight between William Shakespeare and an elephant?
Shakespeare would be trampled to death by the elephant.

Final thoughts?

My brain needs more RAM.

Interview - Mr. Burrows 15/02/07