Today was a very special day for me. Ever since I had my first "real" office (one with a door) I have had a picture of Jim Henson & Kermit hanging on my wall. When I was young, it was my dream to work for Jim Henson. I was enchanted by the Muppets, Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock – the whole lot. I wasn't just into passively watching the screen, something made me want to learn and understand what was happening behind the scenes. I wanted to make that magic happen. I have had a lot of role models and influencers in my life and while I never had the opportunity to met him, Jim Henson had a tremendous impact on my life (as he has had on countless others.) I credit him with igniting my desire to pursue radio and television production. While my career has morphed into the awesome position I have now, Jim Henson's spirit still stays with me. I hang that picture in my office as a constant reminder of how we never truly know how deep and wide our influences run.
When I saw the opportunity to attend a screening of Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey here at SXSW, I jumped at the chance. Here's a short clip from the film.
Needless to say, I shed quite a few tears through the movie – all happy tears. This movie is about family, creativity, passion, mentoring, success and love. I can't wait to see it again.
Bravo Leigh…
Awww, Love this LeLe, your passion is inspirational ! ♥ U