Quote by Walt Disney

Mickey Mouse popped out of my mind onto a drawing pad 20 years ago on a train ride from Manhattan to Hollywood at a time when business fortunes of my brother Roy and myself were at lowest ebb and disaster seemed right around the corner.

Mickey Mouse popped out of my mind onto a drawing pad 20 yea

Summary

This quote is a personal account by Walt Disney, describing the creation of one of his most iconic characters, Mickey Mouse. He mentions that this happened during a train journey from Manhattan to Hollywood when his brother Roy's and his financial situation was not favorable, with a looming sense of impending failure. It highlights the juxtaposition between the adversity they were facing and the birth of a character that would become incredibly successful and symbolize Disney's enduring legacy.

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