You give meaning to all coincidences because if life is simply a coincidence and not a story then death is also a coincidence and can happen at any time without a proper and fitting conclusion to your story.

I didn't know Pixar created a senator.

I'm not sure people unfamiliar with him other than his reputation as a tough read know his writing is fun and whimsical and full of pop culture references. Heck, the dog Pugnax in Against the Day is based on Scrappy Doo.