When I stand up for myself and my beliefs, they call me a bitch.When I stand up for those I love, they call me a bitch.When I speak my mind, think my own thoughts or do things my own way, they call me a bitch.Being a bitch means I won't compromise what's in my heart It means I live my life MY way.It means I won't allow anyone to step on me. When I refuse to tolerate injustice and speak against it, I am defined as a bitch.The same thing happens when I take time for myself instead of being everyone's maid, or when I act a little selfish. It means I have the courage and strength to allow myself to be who I truly am and won't become anyone else's idea of what they think I "should" be. I am outspoken, opinionated and determined. I want what I want and there is nothing wrong with that!So try to stomp on me, try to douse my inner flame, try to squash every ounce of beauty I hold within me. You won't succeed. And if that makes me a bitch, so be it. I embrace the title and am proud to bear it.Mickey Mouse was really born in 1927 on a train going from California to New York. Then somewhere between Chicago and L.A. Walt Disney and his wife came up with Mickey's first cartoon, "Plane Crazy." Mickey's second movie was "Galloping Goucho," and "Steamboat Willie" was released in 1928 as Mickey's third movie.
In Memory of: Nora Christina Buletti 1920-2006 & Melvin James Wharton 1948-1998 I love you and I miss you very much!"DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE AND WEEP, "I AM NOT THERE, I DO NOT SLEEP. "I AM A THOUSAND WINDS THAT BLOW; "I AM THE DIAMOND GLINT ON SNOW. "I AM THE SUNLIGHT ON RIPENED GRAIN; "I AM THE GENTLE AUTUMN'S RAIN. "WHEN YOU AWAKEN IN THE MORNING'S HUSH, "I AM THE SWIFT UPLIFTING RUSH, "OF QUIET BIRDS IN CIRCLED FLIGHT. "I AM THE SOFT STAR THAT SHINES AT NIGHT. "DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE AND CRY. "I AM NOT THERE; I DID NOT DIE.""Mickey Mouse was originally drawn using circles -- for head, body, and ears. The Pointer, in 1939, was the first cartoon that featured a drastically new design for Mickey. His body became more pear shaped than round, and pupils were added to his eyes, making them more expressive. In the early 1940s, animators gave him perspective ears -- shadowing them to give a three-dimensional effect -- but this change was short lived. Later changes consisted mainly of costume changes, taking him out of his red shorts, for instance, and putting him in more contemporary clothes."
According to Walt Disney, Mickey and Minnie Mouse have never been married on screen. But, in 1933, during an interview with Film Pictorial, Walt said, "In private life, Mickey is married to Minnie... What it really amounts to is that Minnie is, for screen purposes, his leading lady." Two years later in 1935, he told Louise Morgan in the News Chronicle "There's no marriage in the land of make-believe. Mickey and Minnie must live happily ever after." The discussion of Mickey and Minnie's wedding has been fueled by the 1932 film Mickey's Nightmare in which Mickey falls asleep in the armchair instead of meeting Minnie at the local dance. Mickey dreams of being married to Minnie and is surrounded by numerous little Mickey mice. Then in 1935, a cover for for the sheet music "The Wedding Of Mister Mickey Mouse" shows a picture of a beaming Mickey, dressing in a tux, leading Minnie, dressed in a veil, from the church to the happy cheering of Horace Horsecollar and Clarabelle Cow. This music was a Novelty Fox-trot with music by Franz Vienna and words by Edward Pola with special permission by Walt Disney.
The angle of Mickey's Ears is exactly 105 degrees, the same angle as the bonds in water. In all Mickey Mouse cartoons, no matter which way Mickey is looking his ears are always facing forward.
Mickey Mouse's original name was Mortimer but Lillian convinced him to change "Mortimer" to "Mickey. Disney later used a character named Mortimer Mouse as Mickey's Rival in 1936.
In 1950, Walt Disney started the The Mickey Mouse Club television show.
The first two Mickey Mouse films that Walt made cost the studio $2,500 each.
The first Mickey Mouse comic strip was published on January 13, 1930. They were drawn by Ub Iwerks at first. Then Win Smith, Ub Iwerks' assistant, drew them for 3 months. He was succeeded by Floyd Gottfredson who drew the comic strip for 45 years.
The first Mickey Mouse book was The Mickey Mouse Book, published in 1930 by Bibo-Lang.
Mickey Mouse's favorite sayings are: "Gosh!" "Oh boy!" "That sure is swell!" "Aw, gee..." "See ya soon!"
In 1932, a special Academy Award was given to Walt Disney for the creation of Mickey Mouse.
The first Mickey Mouse wrist watch was produced by the Ingersoll-Waterbury company in 1933. The dial read: "Mickey Mouse Ingersoll". It originally sold for $3.75, then was reduced to $2.75.Mickey Mouse is the offical greeter of Disneyland and Walt Disney World.
In January, 1933, Kay Kamen created the Mickey Mouse Magazine. It was a small publication containing short stories, articles, gags, games and poems. There were 9 monthly issues of the magazine distributed through movie houses and department stores around the country.
The Encyclopedia Britannica gave Mickey Mouse his own entry in 1934.
Mickey's first appearance in a feature film was in 1940 in Fantasia, where he appeared in his most famous role as the Sorcerer's Apprentice. His image was modified for this feature film debut to include eye pupils and a more three-dimensional appearance.
"I hope that we never lose sight of one thing - that it was all started by a Mouse." ~Walter Elias Disney
The first Mickey Mouse cartoon in color was The Band Concert, which premEared on February 23, 1935. The last black and white cartoon actually premEared after The Band Concert. It was Mickey's Kangaroo, which premEared April 13, 1935.
Mickey's greatest honor came in 1944 when the Allied Forces, under General Dwight D. Eisenhower, prepared to invade the continent of Europe. The code name for the invasion was: Mickey Mouse.
Mickey was originally drawn with circles for his head, body and ears. In 1939, that design was changed to the more pear shaped appearance we see now. Also, pupils were added to his eyes. The first film Mickey appeared in with his new features was The Pointer.
IN MEMORY OF SSG KEVIN DAVIS OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM 04/08/2005
"Mickey transcends being just a character; he's a symbol of the magnitude of the entire Disney dynasty. He could have faded with time, but he has been appropriately maintained. That Disney has been able to keep the integrity of its legend, Mickey, throughout all these generations, is a real achievement." - Buzz Aldrin, astronaut
Between 1928, Steamboat Willie, and 1995, Runaway Brain, Mickey Mouse starred in 120 films. However, there was a 30 year gap between The Simple Things in 1953 and Mickey's Christmas Carol in 1983.