“The basis of all reasoning is the mind's awareness of itself. What we think, the external objects we perceive, are all like actors that come on and off stage. But our consciousness, the stage itself, is always present to us.”

American animator, filmmaker, songwriter and actor

Randolph Severn “Trey” Parker III is an American animator, filmmaker, songwriter, and actor. He is best known as a co-creator of the animated series South Park, and for the sharp, irreverent comic style that has made his work widely recognizable. Parker has built a career across television, film, music, and performance. His work often mixes satire, crude humor, and social commentary, which has made him a distinctive voice in American comedy.