The Groovy Blog of Adam Willis

Really taking this a lot harder than I though I would. I don’t really have much to say that hasn’t been said by a myriad of others who are much better at elaborating on their heartfelt appreciation for such a great man, but I will say this: Pixar would not exist if it weren’t for Steve Jobs. That fact alone makes me sincerely mourn his passing. Pixar has deeply affected my life. Watching their movies after my divorce helped me see the real beauty in life and get back in touch with many emotions I had lost during my first marriage. Also, Heather and I don’t quite have the same taste in movies, but we do both share a passion for ones made by Pixar. Steve’s eye for talent and love for true innovation are responsible for this. Thank you, Steve. I mean it.

You are missed.

“Steve Jobs was an extraordinary visionary, our very dear friend and the guiding light of the Pixar family. He saw the potential of what Pixar could be before the rest of us, and beyond what anyone ever imagined. Steve took a chance on us and believed in our crazy dream of making computer animated films; the one thing he always said was to simply ‘make it great.’ He is why Pixar turned out the way we did and his strength, integrity and love of life has made us all better people. He will forever be a part of Pixar’s DNA. Our hearts go out to his wife Laurene and their children during this incredibly difficult time.” – John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer & Ed Catmull, President, Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios