Walter Elias “Walt” Disney was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1901, and died in Burbank, California in 1966, aged 65.
He was a prominent figure within the American animation industry and influenced the industry throughout the world.
His contributions to entertainment during the 20th century cannot be understated. He and his brother, Roy O. Disney, co-founded The Walt Disney Company.
The quotes selected by our LifeDaily team reveal something about the character of Walt Disney.
As an animator and entrepreneur, Disney was a popular showman as well as an innovator in animation and theme park design. He gave his name to the two Disney theme parks in the U.S., as well as the international resorts, Tokyo Disney Resort, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland.
He and his staff created a whole host of cartoon characters including Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy. Disney himself was the original voice for Mickey. During his lifetime, Walt Disney received more awards and nominations than any other individual in history of movies.
Browse these quotes to learn a little about Walt Disney, the man:
- I love Mickey Mouse more than any woman I have ever known.
- If you can dream it, you can do it.
- I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know that life is a complex matter.
- There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.
- I only hope that we don’t lose sight of one thing – that it was all started by a mouse.
- You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.
- I have been up against tough competition all my life. I wouldn’t know how to get along without it.
- Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.
- You’re dead if you aim only for kids. Adults are only kids grown up, anyway.
- We allow no geniuses around our Studio.
- All cartoon characters and fables must be exaggeration, caricatures. It is the very nature of fantasy and fable.
- We are not trying to entertain the critics. I’ll take my chances with the public.
Walt Disney was a showman who was also a legend. His quotes give a sense of his single minded determination to succeed.
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