Children are people, and they should have to reach to learn about things, to understand things, just as adults have to reach if they want to grow in mental stature. Life is composed of lights and shadows, and we would be untruthful, insincere, and saccharine if we tried to pretend there were no shadows. Most things are good, and they are the strongest things; but there are evil things too, and you are not doing a child a favor by trying to shield him from reality. The important thing is to teach a child that good can always triumph over evil.

Mickey Mouse is, to me, a symbol of independence. He was a means to an end.

It's kind of fun to do the impossible.

We are not influenced by the techniques or fashions of any other company.

A good story can take you on a fantastic journey.

I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know that life is a complex matter.

Movies can and do have tremendous influence in shaping young lives in the realm of entertainment towards the ideals and objectives of normal adulthood.