Making cartoons means very hard work at every step of the way, but creating a successful cartoon character is the hardest work of all.

When animators weren't sleeping, they were drinking.

I don't know that I spent any more time alone than any other kid, but being by myself never bothered me.

I hate fishing, and I can't imagine why anyone would want to hike when you can get in the car and drive.

Except for me, no one in my family could draw.

I have spent a lot of years on the outside looking in.

Among the great glories of the MGM lot were the vast outdoor sets that had been constructed over the years.