"Actually the copies of characters is something I don't particularly like to talk about in articles but just for your information, most characters there's only one"
- Jim Henson
About this Quote
In this quote, Jim Henson, the creator of beloved characters such as Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, is discussing the principle of character copies. He confesses that it is not a subject he enjoys going over in posts, but he is willing to share some details. Henson reveals that for the majority of his characters, there is just one variation. This could mean that each character is special and can not be duplicated, or it could refer to the reality that there is just one primary entertainer or puppeteer for each character. In either case, it highlights the unique and specific nature of Henson's developments.
This quote is written / told by Jim Henson between September 24, 1936 and May 16, 1990. He/she was a famous Entertainer from USA.
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