Everybody in the world was once a child. — Walt Disney · Smartyfair

Everybody in the world was once a child.

Walt Disney1901–1966 · animator · 1900s USAWalt Disney was an American animator and entrepreneur who created Mickey Mouse and built one of the world's most famous entertainment companies.6 quotes

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Every grown-up was a child once, and still has one inside.

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How sure this is: 85% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
What turned up: Recorded studio statement, 1938; documented in The Pixar Story (2008 documentary).
Occasion: 1938 · Recorded studio statement on film-making philosophy
Sources checked: en.wikiquote.orgChecked using claude-sonnet-5, 21 August 2026Wikiquote sourced entry, recorded 1938 statement

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