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Jim Henson, born on September 24, 1936, in St. Paul, Minnesota, was a renowned American puppeteer, director, screenwriter, and producer. Known for his unique puppetry style and contributions to children's programming, Henson is best known for his work on 'Sesame Street' and 'The Muppet Show'. His creations have been beloved by children and appreciated by adults, leaving a profound impact on the television and entertainment industry.

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Famous Jim Henson Quotes

“Yeah, we pretty much had a form and a shape by that time - a style - and I think one of the advantages of not having any relationship to any other puppeteer was that it gave me a reason to put those together myself for the needs of television.”

Thinking Needs Reason Together Form Style Television Shapes Advantage Yeah Puppeteer

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“Life's like a movie, write your own ending. Keep believing, keep pretending.”

Life Writing Believe Motivational Purpose Of Life Pretending Cheer Up Keep Believing Muppet Write Your Own Sesame Street Puppeteer

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“When I was young, my ambition was to be one of the people who made a difference in this world. My hope is to leave the world a little better for having been there.”

People World Littles Made Young Differences This World Ambition My Ambition Puppeteer

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“The most sophisticated people I know - inside they are all children.”

People Knows Inspirational Children Innocence Sophisticated Sophistication Inner Child Puppeteer

Book:Wisdom from It's Not Easy Being Green: And Other Things to Consider

Source: Wisdom from It's Not Easy Being Green: And Other Things to Consider

“No, there's not much competition between puppeteers in general because everybody's working their own style.”

Style Competition Puppeteer

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“Music is an essential part of everything we do. Like puppetry, music has an abstract quality which speaks to a worldwide audience in a wonderful way that nourishes the soul.”

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Author:Jim Henson

About the Author

Born: September 24, 1936
Died: May 16, 1990
Known for: Puppeteer
Quotes: 92

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