Pheaturing Pat Carroll

Isn't this great? The salty sea air, the wind blowing in our face. Perfect day to be at sea. 

Hey, kids, welcome to the Phile for a Saturday from Walt Disney World... how are you? Sebastian was right, the human world... it's a mess. Disney is so much fun, there's so much to collect in the parks... Pins, mugs, ornaments, parking tickets, scars, ex-girlfriends, receipts for charges you have to dispute with your bank, traumatic nightmares. Today its marshmallow madness in Epcot! Free marshmallows for kids, marshmallow milkshakes, new Marshmallow Mountain ride. NO THEY DID NOT ACCIDENTALLY ORDER 88,000 BAGS OF MARSHMALLOWS! Cast Members, have you worked at Walt Disney World for five years? Come get your "I'm Wasting My Life" pin! Security, the person who coughed loudly and ruined Cinderella's live performance has been identified as Ashley Morton, age 9. LOCATE AND TERMINATE. To boost winter attendance, we've decided Wednesday, February 12th is going to be a holiday. Please submit your ideas for what to call it! Winner gets nothing! In fact there's no winner! This just in, Disney's Hollywood Studios has reached capacity, so we can only let in 22,000 more people. 

Black Panther might have broken a lot of ground on the comic book movie genre when it premiered back in 2018, however, it seems like a certain bank decided to take Wakanda Forever a little bit too far during Black History Month. One of the largest African-American owned banks in the United States, OneUnited Bank decided to celebrate Black History month by giving out limited-edition Harriet Tubman card to its bank members. While the gesture is all well and good, OneUnited decided to make the card a little bit modern by making Tubman pose in Black Panther’s Wakandan Salute. 

The image is really cringy, and people who’ve seen the card have been sharing their outrage on social media sites like Facebook on Twitter. Sure, having Tubman dressed in her headwrap while giving out the Wakanda forever pose might seem cheeky and modern, but it certainly doesn’t seem fitting for a bank card. To those who need a little brush up on their history, Tubman is a central figure in U.S. history for her work escaping slavery and freeing 300 people using the underground railroad. Sure, the idea of Harriet Tubman freeing slaves and taking them to Wakanda might seem a little bit funny, but that sort of concept belongs in memes. It doesn’t really belong in places like debit cards.

Cue the nostalgic tears! It’s official, Rick Moranis is returning to the Honey, I Shrunk the Kids franchise! Now, THIS is news. The 66-year-old actor closed a deal to appear in Disney’s upcoming Shrunk reboot. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the movie will star Josh Gad, who played Olaf in Disney’s Frozen, as the son of Moranis’ character, inventor Wayne Szalinski. Directed by Joe Johnston, David Hoberman is said to produce the reboot with Todd Rosenberg writing the script. The talented and lovable Moranis starred in the original 1989 film, as well as in the 1992 sequel Honey, I Blew Up the Kid, and in 1997’s Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves. The actor also starred in several films such as Little Giants, Ghostbusters, and Little Shop of Horrors. Back in 2015, the actor had explained to the Hollywood Reporter why he decided to take some time off from acting after the death of his wife (who had breast cancer) and focused on parenthood. “I took a break, which turned into a longer break. But I’m interested in anything that I find interesting. I still get the occasional query about a film or television role. As soon as one comes along that piques my interest, I’ll probably do it. I was working with really interesting people, wonderful people. I went from that to being at home with a couple of little kids, which is a very different lifestyle. But it was important to me. I have absolutely no regrets whatsoever. My life is wonderful.” In case you were wondering how much of an impact the Honey, I Shrunk the Kids franchise made, the first two films pulled in more than 281 million dollars at the box office worldwide. So, safe to say this will probably do the same. Disney’s upcoming reboot has yet to announce a release date.

Picture this: You had a really long day at school, you’re so frustrated, you go to the fridge and pull out a Capri-sun, go to your room, get the Aladdin VHS movie, rewind it manually, sit down, and press play. It’s truly a dream come true! Gone are the days when you had to stand up and actually shut off the DVR to turn off the movie and then rewind it, taking it out and putting it in the box. I miss those VHS tapes so much. Now it’s all Netflix and Disney+, which is convenient, yes, but definitely not the same. Sure, Disney has created great animated movies like Coco and Frozen, but there was something about watching a movie with commercials before starting and playing those quirky PSA’s! Are you someone who kept all those movies and don’t know what to do with them? Well, don’t worry, I have some really good news. Dust them off because you’re about to make some money! Yes, did you know that VHS tapes are making their way around again? But not for what you think… people are actually selling them and paying a hefty amount of cash for them. Now, I’m not saying all Disney VHS tapes are valuable, but some are roaming about eBay from $50 to $6,000! How do you know which ones are selling for a large sum? Well, they have to be part of the “Disney Black Diamond Collection.” Those tapes were released between 1984 and 1994, and the black diamond can be found on the spine of the VHS case. According to the Gamer.com, the most valuable of the “Black Diamond Collection” is 101 Dalmatians worth approximately $6,000! I mean, obviously, there is a huge value for VHS tapes since they are no longer produced, but $6,000 is so crazy! Imagine you have two of those, that’s $12,000. Sheeesh. It’s crazy to think that our parents probably only paid $20 for it, and now people will get $6,000. I guess people really do love puppers. Today's guest is Patl Carroll who was in The Little Mermaid so I wanted to tell you that movie is that movie is currently listed for $3,200 with its original case. This VHS version is special since it is more valuable due to it being discontinued since its cover art changed while it was on shelves. Since its release in 1989, it became one of the most popular children’s movies, earning over $84 million at box offices worldwide. It was Disney’s 28th animated feature and was originally released with the artwork shown here...

But creators quickly changed it after some “arguments” with the artists. But like I said, that only means that you can sell it for more if it’s the original box.

For this years International Food and Wine Festival at Epcot they should sell a beer that is made with roasted bull testicles. Testicle-spiked beer? Yeah, that totally exists… and people think it’s delicious. What had initially begun as an April Fools’ Day prank for Wynkoop Brewing Company in Denver, actually turned out to be a fan favorite. Back in 2012, Wynkoop tried to be funny by creating an April Fools’ video announcing their “new beer” called Rocky Mountain Oyster Stout. Which referenced the classic western snack of “fried bull testicles.” Yes, apparently people like to snack on a plate full of bull testies for some reason. Y’all are wild, Colorado. So, instead of getting gross reactions from beer fanatics, they respond rather enthusiastically, even though the concept was supposed to be a joke. So, Wynkoop decided to keep the attention going by keeping their customers happy and followed by actually brewing the beer. So yeah, beer nerds loved the “nutty brew” so much, that it has now become a staple for the brewery! I mean, I am a huge fan of beer, but this honestly scared me a little bit when I first heard of it. But I mean, if Virginia can come up with a Lucky Charms IPA, a beer made with bull testicles doesn’t surprise me. Let’s all have a craft beer party! Rocky Mountain Oyster Stout is a 7.2 percent alcohol by volume (ABV) and three Balls Per Barrel (BPB) and includes 25 pounds of “freshly sliced and roasted bull testicles” and sea salt. The “self-proclaimed ballsiest canned beer in the world,” is sold in a two-pack. Which I’m not sure if it’s a pun to there being two testicles or not, but I found it hilarious. As far as ingredients, brewers add roasted barley, seven specialty malts, a hint of sea salt and Styrian Golding hops, to create that roasted flavor and luscious mouthfeel. The brewery describes the testicle beer as a vicious stout and “assertive” because well, it’s a bull we’re talking about here. The flavor is similar to earth, savory notes of chocolate with coffee espresso and nuts that give it that slightly bitter, roasty, dry finish. So I’m just going to say that it tastes like a dark IPA with a chocolate flavor to it. At least that’s what I want to believe because I don’t actually know what bull testicles taste like. Honestly, yeah sure, I guess I’d try it. I’m always down for beer tests. BUT, I’d probably mix it in with three other beers and not let anyone tell me which one is which, so I don’t ruin my experience by knowing I’m basically drinking bull testicles juice. Maybe use a blindfold and a shot glass roulette or something. Still, I commend you, Colorado. It’s nice to know you’re supporting local breweries and making the unthinkable happen. Never underestimate a good April Fools’ joke… or good beer.

I mentioned a while ago on the that Disney is going to make a live-action Bambi movie. Well, I have the first image from that movie to show you...

Looks great, right? I love Disney+, but sometimes I heard it still has glitches... and when that happens they sure have some odd pictures that come up...

See? Speaking of Disney+, they have a new Star Wars series going to be on there...

Maybe it'll be a movie, I don't know. Over at the Norway pavilion in Epcot you can meet Olaf... or meat Olaf. I'll show you...

That's odd, right? Did you know in The Little Mermaid movie Goofy, Mickey and Donald are in it? Check it out...

Do you see them? Look under the tip of his hair. Ever pause a Disney movie on Blu-ray or Disney+? Its fun to do.

See? Hahahaha. I wonder what Ariel is up to now... let's see...

Oh, sheesh. Poor thing. Over at Disney's Hollywood Studio they are introducing new characters... or old characters. I'm confused, but here they are...

That's all that park is now anyway... Toy Story and Star Wars. Sometimes Disney is so unrealistic... this should be the way Pocahontas should look...

Am I right? If I had a TARDIS I would love to go to the Cast cafeteria at Disneyland when the park first opened...

One of the best things about the Internet is you can see porn so free and easy. But of you're at work you could get in trouble. But I have a solution...

You're welcome. Now for some Disney...

Phact 1. Walt Disney hated the Goofy cartoons and only continued the series to make work for his animators.

Phact 2. The 17th and 18th century English-speaking pirates probably talked just like any other sailors of the day. Most phrases that are now considered "pirate talk" comes from a 1950s Disney movie, Treasure Island

Phact 3. On the day of 9/11 Disney World was evacuated quickly and effectively by Cast Members with very little panic. They achieved this by forming a "human wall" and gently herding people out of the parks.

Phact 4. Walt Disney was fired from a newspaper company for lacking creativity.

Phact 5. Kathryn Beaumont voiced Alice from Disney’s Alice in Wonderland at the age of 13 and over 50 years later voiced Alice again in Kingdom Hearts at the age of 64.

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Ha. If you spot the Mindphuck let me know. My son and I were recently talking about when we used to watch "Sesame Street" together when we were kids. That show is sure different now that it's on HBO.

"Look alive, mates! Soon we shall make port in the mainland of China, home of the Chinese people. Or as Elmo likes to call them, the yellow N-words of the Orient!"

The 114th book to be pheatured in the Phile's Book Club is...

The wonderful Julie Andrews will be on the Phile on Monday. Okay, so, becoming a parent is an intense enough experience even when you're partnered up and fully prepared, so it's no wonder unexpected pregnancies present big question marks. In a more equitable world, everyone would have access to comprehensive birth control, abortion services, and easy adoption services (the process is incredibly complex). Unfortunately, social stigmas and classist politicians have consistently fed into a system that trap women in tough situations and punish them for their decisions. For single mothers, keeping a child they didn't plan sometimes traps them into a cycle of poverty that is compounded by a system that punishes and gaslights lower income people. For women who don't want children, false conflations between embryos and children are thrown around in order to demonize and silence them about how normal abortion is. All this is to say, the conversation around birth and abortion is wrought for the women at the center, and many face pressure from all sides. In a recent email to the Phile, a woman asked if she was wrong for asking her sister-in-law to keep a pregnancy in order to give the baby up for adoption.

"Am I wrong for asking to adopt my sister-in-law's baby that she’s planning on terminating?" She   shared that her younger brother died in an accident months ago, and while her sister-in-law survived, she has trauma induced epilepsy as a result. "My younger brother was married to his wife (who he had dated for nearly 2 years) for just over a month before they were involved in an accident in November. My brother passed away while my sister-in-law survived with minor injuries and mild brain trauma. She is technically healed, but suffers from trauma induced epilepsy as a result." Just last week, her sister-in-law found out she's almost three months pregnant with her dead husband's child. Too stricken by grief and physical trauma, her sister-in-law shared (in confidence) that she is planning on terminating the pregnancy. "Last week, my sister-in-law told me that she just found out that she is nearly 3 months pregnant with my brother’s child. She told me that she does not know what to do, and that she wants to terminate the pregnancy because she does not want to be a single, widowed mother. She says if my brother was alive she would keep the baby for certain, but now she is grieving and does not feel capable of being a mother for a long long time." She has kept her sister-in-law's secret and didn't tell her parents, knowing they would get upset at the situation. "I didn’t tell my parents because my sister-in-law swore me to secrecy (edit: she told me explicitly not to tell them, she told me while at my house with my husband beside me) but I know that they would be absolutely devastated if they learned that my sister-in-law was planning to terminate her pregnancy, and thereby their grandson/daughter. My brother was their favorite kid and they took the loss hard, especially my mother. I think if she found out it would absolutely tear her apart." However, she did think up a potential plan for the sister-in-law's pregnancy. "I myself am 32-years-old and I have a 2-year-old son with my husband of four years. We were actually thinking of trying for our second child. So, I figured that I would ask my sister-in-law if she would be open to the idea of letting us adopt the baby." Since her sister-in-law doesn't have the bandwidth to approach life as a single, widowed mother, she  hatched up the idea of her and her husband adopting the child. "I thought this was reasonable. My husband and I are good parents, have a stable income, and live in a big house in a nice neighborhood. Our son is a sweet boy and would love a little brother or sister. We would be more than capable of providing her child with a good home and happy life." However, when she invited her sister-in-law over to pitch the plan, it did not go well. "So I invited my sister-in-law over for dinner at my house, and I (alone) asked her what she thought of this possible plan. She reacted very oddly, and was almost angry that I would suggest such a thing. I told her I’m not forcing her into anything, but she accused me of guilt tripping her, because I briefly mentioned that 'my parents will be so happy to meet their grandchild.'" Her sister-in-law called the offer invasive, and felt guilt-tripped by her mention of the grandparents being "so happy" to meet a new a baby. "Again I apologized and told her its just a suggestion, but she was angry and said that she does not want to carry her own child for nearly a year just to hand it over to 'almost a stranger.'. I said thats unfair, I’ll technically be the child’s aunt and hardly a stranger, but she was still offended and said she had to leave." She has since apologized and has yet to receive a response from her sister-in-law, who left the dinner deeply upset. "I typed up an apology text but she never responded. I went over my words and actions at dinner with my husband and he agreed that I approached it as sensitively as possible. Jason, am I wrong for approaching her with this suggestion in the first place?" I think you were a little out out of line, but hopefully you'll take that on board and move forward with more understanding towards your sister-in-law.

Today's Disney guest is an American actress, voice actress, and singer. She is known for voicing Ursula in The Little Mermaid as well as having a long acting career. She is an Emmy, Drama Desk and Grammy Award winner and a Tony Award nominee. Please welcome to the Phile... Pat Carroll.

Me: Hello, Pat, welcome to the Phile from Walt Disney Word. How are you?

Pat: It's joy and a pleasure. I'm happy. Ask me anything. My life is an open book. Be careful of page 55 though. LOL.

Me: Haha. Alright. Before you became known as Ursula you were mostly a TV actress and a Broadway actress, am I right?

Pat: Well, I worked in television for about 30 years. I was very fortunate. I was in in the beginning of it and it was very exciting because I knew it was a new medium, I didn't know anything about it and oh, golly, wasn't it fun to learn. I started theatrical work while working in the theater because I loved it. I still do. although it's now a little tough for me to do eight shows a week. I'm not doing too much theater but I still adore it. I'm so grateful for the opportunities in my life to work in the theater. So you find a very contented performer. I have NO complaints, believe me, Jason, I have no complaints at all. I've been very fortunate.

Me: So, if you had to describe Ursula, how would you describe her?

Pat: She's a bitch. She's an absolute bitch.

Me: Hahaha. Did you like playing her?

Pat: I adored it, Jason, because I had not been cast as a bitch that many times. I think I'm a little too jolly.

Me: How did they describe the character to you? I doubt they described her as a bitch.

Pat: The character was described to me with storyboards with some brilliant drawings was impossibly marvelous. I was so fortunate to play that character because I pictured her as an ex-theater actress who was now selling used cars. I thought she was just impossibly marvelous, but a mean, mean character and yet she was bigger than life so I could be bigger than life. Like her laugh. I couldn't do that to many times with other characters. It just asked for over the top big to match that magnificent voice. That first shot of her sliding in with all the tentacles... what an entrance.

Me: When you first saw Ursula on the screen what did you think?

Pat: The first time I saw the film which was in a screening room in New York, because I had to travel to talk about it, and I said I hadn't seen it yet. I think I better see it if I'm going to talk about it. I was shrinking down in my chair from that character because she was so mean, but she was just so big. Know why children under five are petrified of her. She's not out there to engage children, she's out there being herself and being as mean and horrible as she could be.

Me: When you meet kids who find out who you are how do they react?

Pat: When I meet children and they found out I'm Ursula they seem to recoil and walk away from me. Whoever gets a chance to play such a vicious and horrible character as Ursula? She's so oily as she tried to lure the voice out of Ariel.

Me: So, how did you get involved with voice acting?

Pat: Well, it's strange for me but a friend of mine was a casting director for different animated things. I did a cartoon series which was kind of the building for Ursula's character on "Pound Puppies" and she was a mean, mean lady. The first beginnings of Ursula I tested out in that character. It seemed to work but it was big encouragement of the director who said I could do more, don't be afraid, let her go overboard for a little bit and that's when I discovered with characters like that the meanest brings out a whole kind of loudness. I think that encouragement of going over the top with a character was very helpful vocally. I learnt a lot from doing a cartoon series.

Me: Apart from "Pound Puppies" what else did you do?

Pat: I also did Garfield's grandmother for Thanksgiving.

Me: Hmmm. So, did you get to meet Jim Davis, who created Garfield?

Pat: Oh, Jim Davis. The reason I did that I was working on some television series and he was the guest and we got on beautifully and he said, "Pat, would you consider doing the grandmother for Garfield for a Thanksgiving show?" I said, "Consider it? I would adore it.Thank you for asking me." 

Me: What was Garfield's grandmother like? Like the others?

Pat: No, sir. Going from a character like Ursula or "Pound Puppies" dreadful lady to that sweet, gentle grandmother who talked so softly and was so kind to Garfield because she loved him. She loved him to the end of the earth. I loved playing Grandma. What a sweet, sweet character.

Me: I read you played Nanny in the movie My Neighbor Totoro. I saw that film once and I thought what the hell am I watching? Haha. Did you like that movie, Pat?

Pat: It's so awesome. I just saw that again recently. I thought I was so fortunate to do those wild big, big characters but Totoro's grandma was so tiny and was so dear and there. It was a pleasure, and you know that brilliant Japanese animator. This was my first time and I'd done an English translation for his other Japanese things and I felt so glad to work for him. He studied at Disney, he came over to find out the Disney technique and took it back to Japan with him, everything that he learned. Now I understand some of the Disney animators have been going to Japan to study at their studios. Isn't that wonderful? The kind of exchange that this creative work encourages. I think it's marvelous.

Me: I guess. Haha. So, what was it like for you to be at the Disney Studios?

Pat: The Disney Studios was so full of creativity, I sensed it when I was there. It's just around every corner, you don't know whose thinking up what. It's wonderful. Their marvelous people to work with and for.

Me: So, what was the first movie you ever saw as a kid? Mine was Dumbo in London's West End when I was little. It wasn't in 1941 though. Haha.

Pat: The first ever movie I saw as a kid in the theater was The Sign of the Cross, the Cecil B. DeMille production. I never forget that film.

Me: I never heard of it. What was the second film you saw?

Pat: The second film I saw was Sooky with Jackie Cooper. How about that for a broad range?

Me: I never heard of that one either, Pat. So, are you a movie fan?

Pat: Yeah, I've been a fan of film ever since. I think it was the most creative thing in the 20th century, was the motion picture. It fed my life and I am still a devoted follower of TCM. I watch those old films every day. What we have received in film. Having film, what it had given me my interest in story, biography, music, art, everything. I'm so proud my parents did not stop me from going to films. Every weekend I would see two to five films every weekend. My father would take me, and bring me back, and take me. That was such an educational thing in my life. I could never be more grateful than to Hollywood for turning up some MAGNIFICENT work they have done. I love foreign films as well. I'm not excluding the English, the French, the German. But Hollywood I was close to and I have been so ever grateful for that.

Me: Okay, so, did you have a favorite Disney movie growing up?

Pat: I think probably it was Snow White because that was the first one I saw. I cherish it, I love it, I have seen I think probably 98% of the Disney output over the years.

Me: So, what did you think of Walt as a man?

Pat: If they were naming the geniuses of the 20th century I think Walt Disney would be number one. Consider that he made a mouse a national emblem. I can't think of many countries where that would happen. I think the legacy he left to the Disney studio is still there in spirit. It's quite wonderful.

Me: Did you ever get to meet Walt?

Pat: No, but his nephew, Roy Disney, I met on the first screening of The Little Mermaid in Florida. I was introduced to him and said, "How do you do, Mr. Disney?" He said, "No, Pat, it's Roy." He said, "My uncle started the policy at the Disney studio where don't call anyone by their last name. It's all first name basis." Isn't that amazing? It's true.

Me: I have worked for Disney at Walt Disney World for over 30 years, Pat, and hope to go to the studios one day. Was it it like there?

Pat: The studio has a definite feel to it when you go. It's not only historical but there is an attitude to it I'm sure came from Walt Disney himself. I'm sure it's openness and hard work and full of creativity. It's a marvelous studio to work in and for. I am ever grateful to them for the opportunity.

Me: Did you always want to be in a Disney movie?

Pat: I did! Since I was a kid.

Me: So, what was it like when you got the call to play Ursula?

Pat: When my agent called me and asked me if I'd like to audition for Disney I said, "Oh, I would love that."

Me: So, when you auditioned for the part how was it?

Pat: Well, I auditioned. I didn't hear and thought well, I didn't get that. A year later my agent called me and said I got it, they hired another actress and didn't like it so they let her go. I was the number two person on the list. So thank God I was number two! So you see about dreams... never give up. 

Me: So, what steps did you take to give Ursula that bitchy attitude she has?

Pat: I thought all the mean people I ever met in my life. So you see, I got to take the mean people and used them. Then I thought of the most flamboyant people I met in my life. And then I thought of the loudest people I met in my life. I took all that and put it into a little pot and stirred it up and out came this character. Don't forget the two directors who were also the producers, the two John's, were specific about what they wanted and helped me frame that character also. They were important in the animated process itself so they knew exactly what they wanted vocally out of that drawn character, I had to work very hard to come up to their ideas and concept for Ursula. I think I did because they wouldn't let me get away without doing it. I worked very hard to please them with their ideas for the character and they were right.

Me: So, what was it like working with the late Howard Ashman on the song?

Pat: I'll tell you something, not only did I stole from Howard Ashman, he was a very creative young man. I'm so sorry about his loss because we would have so many other brilliant things from him. I went to him at one point because he asked me about something in the song, "Poor Unfortunate Soul," and I said, "Howard, can you do something for me because I think there's something missing?" What was missing was Howard's own performance of it. I stole his performance. Ha ha ha. I got his permission and said, "Howard, that was so wonderful what you did there, can I still it?" He said, "I was hoping you would." So instead of directing me with the things he wanted me to do he let me discover them which I thought was very generous and very kind of him.

Me: The first screening was here at Walt Disney World, right? What was that like?

Pat: Yes, it was for the press from around the country. The press is tough because they've been around a lot, they've seen a lot, they've done a lot, they've written about things a lot. I was very interested in their reaction. I sat in the theater to watch the screening, because it was the first time I've seen it, and I was more intrigued with their reactions. They laughed, they chortled, they applauded, and afterwards they had a press conference in a huge room and they had round tables everywhere. Nothing but round tables, and press members were seated around all these round tables and the creative staff, the producers and the directors and the actors would go from table to table. It was the best way to do interviews because no one was cheated. They got to speak to everybody, from the top executives, to the producers, and directors and some of the animators were there.

Me: And didn't you play Ursula's sister in the follow-up straight to DVD movie? Was that fun as well?

Pat: I'll just say I did have fun doing that because I couldn't be strident and because she was still by my mother she wasn't as good as her. I tried to play it with a little complex. Ha. Ha Ha.

Me: So, have you been on the Little Mermaid ride at Disneyland or the Magic Kingdom?

Pat: Jodi Benson and I were there to open it.

Me: So, what is Jodi Benson like? I am trying to get her on the Phile as well.

Pat: She's a lovely young woman. She works for Disney around the world. That character, Ariel, every little girl growing up wanted to be Ariel. You find so many girls from that period named "Ariel." The name just stuck. Jodi is probably the best representative that Disney has because she is delightful as a human being. She is kind. She is Ariel. She is so good with the little tyke fans and so kind to them. Their eyes just popped out with joy.

Me: Did you like the ride?

Pat: It's wonderful. Everything Disney does is wonderful.

Me: So, did you ever get recognized as Ursula? Haha.

Pat: I was on a plane traveling to do things for The Little Mermaid across the country, radio, interviews, television and I was sitting next to a gentleman and the flight attendant recognized and said, "Ms. Carroll, why are you going to Detroit?" I said, "Well, I'm flying to different places for the Disney company because of a film I'm appearing also called The Little Mermaid." The gentleman sitting next to me said when she left, "So, you're working for the Disney company?" I said, "I don't work for for them, I'm a hired actress. I'm not part of their company, but I'm traveling in their behalf." He said, "Well, I'm an engineer and I have a worldwide company and I have to tell you in boardrooms around the world how highly the Disney company is thought of." I said, "That's lovely to hear from the non-theaterical world." I said, "May I quote you?" And I took his name and I quoted him to Roy Disney. I said, "Isn't it wonderful to work for a company that has a worldwide reputation?" They knew it for years, but I was new to it.

Me: That's cool. Pat, thanks so much for being on the Phile. I hope it was fun.

Pat: Bless you, Jason, I had so much fun doing this interview. It's been divine as Ursula would say. 

Me: Ha. Take care.

Pat: Good-bye, Jason.

That about does it for this entry of the Phile. Thanks to my guest Pat Carroll. The Phile will be back tomorrow from Walt Disney World with Tad Stones, who created the character Darkwing Duck. Spread the word, not the turd. Don't let snakes and alligators bite you. Bye, love you, bye.

I don't want you, cook my bread, I don't want you, make my bed, I don't want your money too, I just want to make love to you. - Willie Dixon