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" In overseeing both Disney and Pixar Animation, each studio has a unique culture. "
John Lasseter
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" A good part of my leadership skills is crafted from learning from experiences early in my career that were not positive experiences. "
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" The hardest thing to get is true emotion. I always believe you need to earn that with the audience. You can't just tell them, 'Ok, be sad now.' "
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