Jim Henson
Jim Henson
James Maury "Jim" Hensonwas an American puppeteer, artist, cartoonist, inventor, screenwriter, songwriter, musician, actor, film director, and producer who achieved international fame as the creator of the Muppets. Born in Greenville, Mississippi, and raised in Leland, Mississippi, and Hyattsville, Maryland, Henson began developing puppets while attending high school. While he was a freshman at the University of Maryland, College Park, he created Sam and Friends, a five-minute sketch-comedy puppet show that appeared on television. After graduating from the University of...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionEntertainer
Date of Birth24 September 1936
CountryUnited States of America
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.
When I was a kid, I never saw a puppet show. I never played with puppets or had any interest in them.
It all ends in one of two ways: either someone gets eaten or something blows up.
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.
Nobody creates a fad. It just happens. People love going along with the idea of a beautiful pig. It’s like a conspiracy.
The most sophisticated people I've ever known had just one thing in common: they were all in touch with their inner children.
The only way the magic works is by hard work. But hard work can be fun.
If our 'message' is anything, it's a positive approach to life. That life is basically good. People are basically good.
There's not a word yet, for old friends who've just met.
No time is wasted time
Do everything at 100 percent of its potential and never accept second best.
I don't want'a die... I have other plans!
Do the jobs you like least first. It makes each successive job easier.
We see with our eyes. We know with our hearts. Outside...Inside.