Rob LaDuca
Disney animation guru
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Book I’m reading:
"The New Yorker Book of Christmas Cartoons." Funny!
Total number of books I own:
Many. Mostly art books.
Three books that mean a lot to me:
"The Illusion of Life" by Frank Thomas and Olly Johnson
"The Five C’s of Cinematography" by Joseph Mascelli
"Fantastic Voyage" by Isaac Asimov
Last film I saw:
"The Incredibles" by Brad Bird (on DVD), Incredible.
Three films that mean a lot to me:
"Nausicaa" by Hayao Miyazaki
"The Producers" by Mel Brooks
"It’s a Wonderful Life" by Frank Capra
Who do you think is the best actor in Hollywood at the moment? (male or female)
Phillip Seymour Hoffman
Who do you think was the brightest star of the silver screen?
Mickey Mouse (of course!)
Who do you look to for inspiration?
My grandfather
Song currently playing in my iPod:
"Uncontrollable Urge" by Devo (gets the day going)
Three songs that mean a lot to me:
"I Can’t Make You Love Me" by Bonnie Raitt
"You Made Me Love You" by Doris Day
"Addicted To Love" by Robert Palmer
(Is there a pattern here?)
Concert that changed your life:
The Talking Heads on New Years Eve 1977
Guilty pleasures
* TV: "Curb your Enthusiasm"
* Film: Comedies from the '60s
* Reading material: This Old House Magazine
* Web sites: YouTube
* YouTube video: "Chocolate Rain!"
What's the biggest upside of the Internet and what is its biggest downside?
So much to see, so little time.
What advice would you give to someone trying to break into your profession?
Love what you do.
Do you have a dream project?:
A live action version of "Little Nemo in Slumberland"
What helps you get out of bed in the morning?:
My dog, Ginger, and lots of coffee.
Who was your celebrity crush growing up?
Zero Mostel (Don’t ask.)
