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Carol, Jerry, Kathy, Steve, and Terry (Read on...)
Man, this is a tough question!
Hmm, well as a few of you have already said, I would concur that to me, Jim is by far the most influential to me, but I think that - outside of Jim - I'd probably have to say:
Caroll Spinney (For a philosophy, and an energy and enjoyability for the work he does, that strikes me as something I personally want to emulate to the n'th degree. As he was so inspired, "Make [a character] think he can [do something]...and he will." Bravo!)
Jerry Nelson (How, at times, the smallest movements can convey the greatest emotions is something I'll always take note of. MCC still gets me every time! That, and the enourmous array of vocal talent he has!)
Kathy Mullen (The flow that she has with a Muppet on her arm - or any puppet for that matter - is so soothing. I look at Mokey, for example, and wonder how she got the lilt into her hand that I cannot seem to get into mine - yet I practice day in and day out.)
Steve Whitmire (Proof that a kid with enough passion, heart, and practise-sense can make it in the industry. From the time you first walked into their offices, to when you said "I could come back" - and promptly left but to return, your quirks, skills, and genial personality are a boon to the company.)
...and special regard would have to go out to Terry for teaching me (whether he knows it or not) to strive toward your ambitions and to avoid getting yourself down over a bad turn. Your positive spin, along with Jim's, has helped me become a better person in life, and to unearth a common vision in my work. Thank you!
>Adam
Man, this is a tough question!
Hmm, well as a few of you have already said, I would concur that to me, Jim is by far the most influential to me, but I think that - outside of Jim - I'd probably have to say:
Caroll Spinney (For a philosophy, and an energy and enjoyability for the work he does, that strikes me as something I personally want to emulate to the n'th degree. As he was so inspired, "Make [a character] think he can [do something]...and he will." Bravo!)
Jerry Nelson (How, at times, the smallest movements can convey the greatest emotions is something I'll always take note of. MCC still gets me every time! That, and the enourmous array of vocal talent he has!)
Kathy Mullen (The flow that she has with a Muppet on her arm - or any puppet for that matter - is so soothing. I look at Mokey, for example, and wonder how she got the lilt into her hand that I cannot seem to get into mine - yet I practice day in and day out.)
Steve Whitmire (Proof that a kid with enough passion, heart, and practise-sense can make it in the industry. From the time you first walked into their offices, to when you said "I could come back" - and promptly left but to return, your quirks, skills, and genial personality are a boon to the company.)
...and special regard would have to go out to Terry for teaching me (whether he knows it or not) to strive toward your ambitions and to avoid getting yourself down over a bad turn. Your positive spin, along with Jim's, has helped me become a better person in life, and to unearth a common vision in my work. Thank you!
>Adam
