Jim Henson

“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.”

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

“I think there are lots of ways of leading very good lives and growing spiritually. This process of growth goes on whether we believe it or not.”

“I decided that what I really wanted to do was go off and paint.”

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

“Here's some simple advice: Always be yourself. Never take yourself to seriously. And beware of advice from experts, pigs, and members of Parliament.”