A Creative Mind
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A Creative Mind
Melanese N. Malcolm
EPY 3553
February 26, 2007
A Creative Mind The world of animation as we know it would not be the same if it were not for a young man with high hopes and a vivid imagination. Pioneer, innovator, dreamer. These are few of many adjectives that can be used to describe Walt Disney. Amazing does not even begin to depict what he has done. Acting may not have been his blessing but producing and directing served him well. Fortunately for the world, his legacy did not end with his death. Walter Elias Disney was born on December 5, 1901 in Chicago, Illinois to Elias Disney and Flora Call Disney. Walt was one of five children and served to be the brightest. Shortly after his birth, his family moved to Marceline, Missouri, and this was where he spent most of his childhood. Elias Disney found himself at dead end jobs often and moved his family from place to place in search of stable work. Walt spent most of his time in the Midwest, and most of his memories came from this period of his life (Croce, 1991). Many credit his stay near a railroad as the origin of his many ideas. Disney’s life was intriguing to say the least. At the age of seven, he sold small sketches and drawings to neighbors (www.justdisney.com, para. 5). It was apparent then that he had the ability to wow those around him but not only did he sell his artwork, he told vivid stories to go along with them. Disney attended McKinley High School in Chicago during the day, and at night, he attended the Academy of Fine Arts to better his drawing abilities. He showcased these talents by contributing to the school newspaper. With encouragement from teachers, Disney would tell his classmates stories while illustrating on the chalk board (www.justdisney.com, para. 11). This was not all he had a knack for. Walt took a strong liking to acting, and he began to entertain his friends by imitating Charlie Chaplin. He, without his father’s knowledge, would
A Creative Mind
Melanese N. Malcolm
EPY 3553
February 26, 2007
A Creative Mind The world of animation as we know it would not be the same if it were not for a young man with high hopes and a vivid imagination. Pioneer, innovator, dreamer. These are few of many adjectives that can be used to describe Walt Disney. Amazing does not even begin to depict what he has done. Acting may not have been his blessing but producing and directing served him well. Fortunately for the world, his legacy did not end with his death. Walter Elias Disney was born on December 5, 1901 in Chicago, Illinois to Elias Disney and Flora Call Disney. Walt was one of five children and served to be the brightest. Shortly after his birth, his family moved to Marceline, Missouri, and this was where he spent most of his childhood. Elias Disney found himself at dead end jobs often and moved his family from place to place in search of stable work. Walt spent most of his time in the Midwest, and most of his memories came from this period of his life (Croce, 1991). Many credit his stay near a railroad as the origin of his many ideas. Disney’s life was intriguing to say the least. At the age of seven, he sold small sketches and drawings to neighbors (www.justdisney.com, para. 5). It was apparent then that he had the ability to wow those around him but not only did he sell his artwork, he told vivid stories to go along with them. Disney attended McKinley High School in Chicago during the day, and at night, he attended the Academy of Fine Arts to better his drawing abilities. He showcased these talents by contributing to the school newspaper. With encouragement from teachers, Disney would tell his classmates stories while illustrating on the chalk board (www.justdisney.com, para. 11). This was not all he had a knack for. Walt took a strong liking to acting, and he began to entertain his friends by imitating Charlie Chaplin. He, without his father’s knowledge, would
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