Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel, and every Dr. Seuss book ever written. I grew up with these stories ringing in my head, guiding me through life. Some were weird, and they taught me how to laugh. Others were more serious, and they helped shape the basis for right and wrong.

I’ve always wondered if I could write a children’s book, one that could someday make a child happy, or thoughtful, or sleepy. Maybe one day I will. For now, I’ll stick with stories about dying pets, injured birds of prey, and grieving spouses. I’m good at writing those.

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I just rewatched Wreck-It Ralph for the 15th time, and even though the movie premiered when I was in my 20’s, it’s still a work of art and a trip to my past. And Zootopia was not only socially relevant and nearly un-high-horsed, it was funny, sweet, and the sort of movie I’d want my own kids to watch when they grow up.

John Lassiter, you are a gift to humanity.

John Lassiter, you are a gift to humanity, and when you become the new Disney CEO and supreme ruler over all fun everywhere, I hope you’ll continue your alchemy streak for many more years. For now, I’m looking forward to The Incredibles sequel.

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