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" When you can have a character that the audience likes from the beginning, but then you put them in a situation where they grow - I think that gives it a lot of heart. "

John Lasseter

Beginning

Character

Heart

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Story

Short

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Always

World

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Film

Think

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Because

Mickey Mouse

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Years

Great

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Artist

Create

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Doors

Emotions

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" Walt Disney always said, 'For every laugh, there should be a tear.' I believe in that. "