The Pee-wees Big Adventure filmmaker was only 25 when he directed Reubens in his first feature film.
It would not have happened without his support.
He was a great artist.
Tim Burton; Paul Reubens.Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty; Mike Pont/WireImage
I’ll miss him."
The result was a strange and imaginative cult classic that kicked off Burton’s legendary career.
He brought style to something, and a lot of young directors aren’t there yet.
A lot of people who have directed for long careers still don’t have much style.
And ultimately, in hindsight, it wasn’t crazy, at all."
I have loved you all so much and enjoyed making art for you."
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