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“I was a very lucky kid, because I grew up affluent Santa Barbara, California. My experience as a child was probably so different from people I met later who grew up in the rural South, where many doors were closed to them.”

Quote by Floyd Norman

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Floyd Norman, born on June 22, 1935, is an accomplished animator, screenwriter, and cartoonist. His career has touched multiple domains, including animation production and comic book creation. He spent many years at Disney, contributing to the making of classic animated films such as 'The Lion King' and 'Beauty and the Beast'. Norman is recognized for his distinctive style and contributions to the art of animation, which have had a lasting influence. His standing in the animation industry is significant, and he is often hailed as a pioneer in the field. more

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