No, but I read the two graphic novels. Half of the second one concerns her Secondary School education in Austria.
Actually, you’re both right. The movie takes place in Iran, Austria and France. But most of it is set In Iran and Austria 
Haunt : you’re not the only one who wouldn’t be upset if Ratatouille doesn’t win. I’d be upset if Ratatouille or Persepolis doesn’t win. But that’s because I didn’t see Surf’s Up. Maybe it deserves it too.
Thanks for mentioning this interview. Interesting read.
I love how she’s on the same page that Brad Bird :
You can read the whole interview here : link.
Regardless, I bet for Ratatouille.
This is one of those rare instances in which I wouldn’t be that disappointed if one of Pixar Animation Studios’ animated feature films lost to another industry’s production, judging by the fact that Surf’s Up exceeded (my) expectations and Persepolis is, as I hear, most astounding as well. (I have yet to see the latter so as to make my comparisons and opinions final.)
Either way, however, you all know which of the three “runner-ups” I would prefer to win the award for Best Animated Feature…
– Mitch
um…
i’ve been wanting to ask for some time now…
about your signature…
can pancakes really melt?
Sylvermagykan - Well, this isn’t really the appropriate place to post/answer that question, but if you must know… I really have no idea whether or not pancakes can melt. My sister and I simply delight in inventing nonsensical phrases and such, which is why I include them in a majority of my signatures.
For more “out-of-this-world” craziness, please feel free to indulge in my area of expertise: Mitch’s Glitches/Graphics
If you would like to discuss the topic of signatures in general, be obliged to visit the “Who Has the Best Signature?” topic of discussion/thread in the “Off-topic” section of these boards.
And now, back to our scheduled program…
– Mitch
I am so excited for the Oscars than I have ever been in my life!
Usually I would just look online to see who won, but I’m going to try my best to watch it live, which as far as I know, will be in the day and not the middle of the night so that’s lucky. I want to hear Ratatouille’s nominations said nice and loud and hopefully see Brad and the rest of the team accept their award(s) onstage.
Last year, when the Best Animated Feature nominations were read out, instead of showing the directors, they showed the characters in their “seats” looking hopeful, then whoever were the losers they looked disappointed. Do you think they’ll do that again this year? I want to see Linguini and Remy in a tux! 
Hopefully they’ll do that again rachel, I felt so bad when I saw Mater’s expression when he lost. Lightning McQueen’s expression was like whatever, if I recall correctly. Is this on YouTube?
wait…
they do that?
how come I never knew…
where do you see those pics?
Ha-ha. They do that every year now. Both Mike and Sulley were present when Monsters, Inc. lost the award to Shrek (Mike’s reaction was hilarious – heh), Edna Mode came on-stage for when The Incredibles won “Best Animated Feature”, and Lightning McQueen and Mater were, as martini833 stated, also present for the Oscars. As for Linguini and Remy: I wouldn’t mind seeing them dressed up in fancy attire myself…
– Mitch
but where do you get to see them?
Huh. I don’t know how that would have worked, but ok… I really hope Ratatouille wins so we can see Linguini and Remy on stage.