The top 10 most inspiring quotes by Jim Henson
- Life’s like a movie, write your own ending. Keep believing, keep pretending.
- 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.
- My hope still is to leave the world a bit better than when I got here.
- The most sophisticated people I know – inside they are all children.
- I’ve never felt any sense of competition with anybody, and we’re all friends; we’re all good friends.
- No, there’s not much competition between puppeteers in general because everybody’s working their own style.
- When I was a kid, I never saw a puppet show. I never played with puppets or had any interest in them.
- It has always been difficult to get Big Bird to be very pretty. Big Bird in England is much more gorgeous.
- You’re assisting the audience to understand; you’re giving them a bridge or an access. And if you don’t give them that, if you keep it more abstract, it’s almost more pure. It’s a cooler thing.
- When The Muppet Show ended, we all sat around and said, what kind of television show would we like to do. We felt the need these days are for some quality children’s programming.
Jim Henson (1936–1990) was a pioneering American puppeteer, filmmaker, and creator of iconic characters such as Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy.
Best known for his work on The Muppet Show, Sesame Street, and Fraggle Rock, Henson revolutionized puppetry by blending humor, creativity, and emotional depth in his creations. He founded The Jim Henson Company and developed a unique style of puppetry that became beloved worldwide.
Henson’s innovation extended to filmmaking, with movies like The Muppet Movie (1979) and the fantasy classic The Dark Crystal (1982), which showcased his imaginative storytelling and technical mastery. His work appealed to both children and adults, emphasizing themes of kindness, friendship, and individuality.
Jim Henson passed away unexpectedly in 1990, but his legacy lives on through his timeless characters and the continued success of his creative ventures, leaving an indelible mark on entertainment and puppetry.
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