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“I guess I learned a couple of good lessons from my dad. One was when you're creating something, what you want when you're working with a team of other artists, is everybody to work with some creative freedom, so that you really get the best out of everybody.”

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Brian Henson, born on November 3, 1963, is a renowned puppeteer. He is known for his family's outstanding contributions to the field of puppetry, particularly his collaboration with his father, Jim Henson. Brian grew up under the influence of his father and became a versatile puppet designer and performer, involved in numerous television shows and film projects. more

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