Quotes from Annette Funicello

Mickey Mouse... is always there-he's part of my life. That really is something not everyone can call their claim to fame.

The original Mickey Mouse Club, established in the '30s, was designed to attract children to movie theaters.

Mr. Disney and his staff were constantly scouting for great stories to bring to life on film

As I travel across the country speaking about MS, perhaps I can offer others comfort and hope.

I was not prepared to live as a single parent.

As I grew older, I came to feel more responsible for any hardship or trouble my career caused my family.

I've always found Mr. Disney to be somewhat of a shy person, a kid at heart.

My dear friend Jimmie Dodd was the heart and the soul of The Mickey Mouse Club.

I'm saddened to see that some have been misled into believing that Mr. Disney was something other than a kind, caring man.

Animation did not become the dominant form of children's television until the '60s.

Life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful.

Then, as now, the Disney studio buzzed with activity. You had a strong impression of being at the center of something very exciting.

Whatever dreams I have wished have come true.

Most original viewers of the Mickey Mouse Club didn't face the crush of family and social problems children have today.

I have always thought of Walt Disney as my second father.

Life does not have to be perfect to be wonderful.