I believe in the power of imagination. I believe in the unexplained possibilities of the spirit. And I believe that the heart, like any other muscle, grows stiff if it is not exercised regularly. I believe.
Walt Simonson: Brooklyn is loaded with guys that own candy stores, two cars, and like to go to nightclubs! Buddy "Cloudy" Russo: Yeah, but you put this little candy store hustler together with Joel Weinstock and maybe we got a big score! Walt Simonso...
Thao Vang Lor: They were going to take me away. They're pissed because I blew my first initiation. Walt Kowalski: Yeah, you're a real pussy for wanting to hang out with that gang. What was your initiation anyway? [Thao gestures at the car] Walt Kowal...
Walt Disney: "No whimsy or sentiment!" says the woman who sends a flying nanny with a talking umbrella to save the children. P.L. Travers: You think Mary Poppins is saving the children, Mr. Disney? [Walt and the other filmmakers are stunned silent] P...
Walt Disney: I have my own Mr. Banks. Mine had a mustache. P.L. Travers: [sarcastically] So it's not true that Disney created man in his own image? Walt Disney: No, but it is true that you created yourself in someone else, yes?
[Dolly is relaying Mrs. Travers' notes to Disney] Dolly: She wants to know why Mr. Banks was given a moustache. Walt Disney: [off-handedly] Oh, I asked for that. Dolly: Yes, she wants to know why. Walt Disney: [pointedly] Because *I* asked for it.
There has been a change in attitude, though.
Film and art are close together.
I want to know art.
Timing has a lot to with art.
There's an art to comedy.
Sometimes art is ahead of revolution.
The subject I was best at in school was biology.
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
The best things in life are usually difficult.
Sleep is the best meditation.
Modesty is my best quality.
I try to make the best of everything.
I just try to be the best Catholic.
Some sarcasm is best told simply.
It's best to keep acting real.
