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 havi… - Jim Henson

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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.

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About Jim Henson

James Maury "Jim" Henson (24 September, 1936 – 16 May, 1990) was an American puppeteer, artist, cartoonist, inventor, screenwriter, actor, film director, and producer.

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Birth Name: James Maury Henson

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There must be a lot of shy actor in puppeteering. His work is the puppeteer's statement. It's his outlet. If I had to face the audience myself, as Jim Henson, I'm sure I'd be just a bit shy. But when it's your puppets that face the audience, it's different. That I can do very easily.

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

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