Bob Iger

The attributes we're focused on for Mickey are exactly the ones Walt had in mind in the first place. The original Mickey was impish and irreverent. Walt sanitized him because when Mickey got so popular, there was a fear that his behavior was influencing kids.

American Businessman

James Gleick

We have met the Devil of Information Overload and his impish underlings, the computer virus, the busy signal, the dead link, and the PowerPoint presentation.

American Author

Use 'impish' when someone causes mild trouble or irritation but remains endearing or likeable.

Playfully Troublesome

'Impish' often carries a notion of innocence, unlike 'naughty' which might imply a bit more intent.

Innocent Charm

An 'impish' action or remark is usually subtly humorous, not obvious or slapstick comedy.

Subtle Humor

Use 'impish' to imbue a character or act with a magical or otherworldly charm like a fairy tale imp.

Fantastical Allure

'Impish' in a literary context often describes someone with a cheeky, irreverent attitude.

Cheeky Demeanor

'Impish' might not mean someone is an actual devil but shares devil-like qualities in a playful sense.

Not Always Literal

 sure you all have stories of it and I encourage you during the break to tell each other those stories but for the for those of you who didn't know him he was kind of he was kind of an impish sage who had this inner sense of the truth and I was always kind of teasing you

An ode to Marvin Minsky...

 who have the last word, but the impish Puck who queries whether we can ever truly trust what we If we shadows have offended, Think but this and all is That you have but slumbered here

Impish

Playfully Troublesome

Innocent Charm

Subtle Humor

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