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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

“It's into the same bag as E.T. and Yoda, wherein you're trying to create something that people will actually believe, but it's not so much a symbol of the thing, but you're trying to do the thing itself.”

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“But with The Dark Crystal, instead of puppetry we're trying to go toward a sense of realism - toward a reality of creatures that are actually alive and we're mixing up puppetry and all kinds of other techniques.”

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“NBC was trying to convert all of their local programming to color right away to encourage the sale of the sets, so I barely remember working in black and white, although I do know that I did do it, but there was not a major difference, though.”

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“We thought it would be fun to try to design a show that would work well internationally and so that' s what we're intending to do with Fraggle Rock, and we are indeed now selling it around the world.”

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“[Kids] don't remember what you try to teach them. They remember what you are.”

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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

“I try hard not to judge anyone, and I try to bless everyone who is a part of my life, particularly anyone with whom I am having any problems”

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“The attitude you have as a parent is what your kids will learn from more than what you tell them. They don't remember what you try to teach them. They remember what you are.”

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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

“I know that I personally have felt quite happy because I've done what I wanted to do. I pursued my interests and have thus managed to combine my business with lots of fun. I guess my only advice is to do what you enjoy, and try to do your best with it.”

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“I spend a few minutes in meditation and prayer each morning. I find that this really helps me to start the day with a good frame of reference. As part of my prayers, I thank whoever is helping me - I'm sure that somebody or something is - I express gratitude for all my blessings and try to forgive the people that I'm feeling negative toward. I try hard not to judge anyone, and I try to bless everyone who is part of my life, particularly anyone with whom I am having any problems.”

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

“I've always tried to present a positive view of the world in my work. It's so much easier to be negative and cynical and predict doom for the world than it is to try and figure out how to make things better. We have an obligation to do the latter.”

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About the Author

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

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