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Yeah, I did some small parts in high school and the first year of college and then fairly soon thereafter I settled into
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"Yeah, I did some small parts in high school and the first year of college and then fairly soon thereafter I settled into the backstage scenery, and then at the University of Maryland I was doing posters for their productions"

- Jim Henson

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In this quote, Jim Henson is reflecting on his early experiences in the world of theater. He mentions that he had some small acting functions in high school and college, however rapidly discovered his real passion in working behind the scenes. Particularly, he mentions his involvement in developing the landscapes for productions. This most likely describes structure and developing sets, which is a crucial aspect of bringing a play or musical to life. Henson then mentions his time at the University of Maryland, where he broadened his abilities by developing posters for their productions. This quote highlights Henson's early interest and skill in the visual and innovative elements of theater.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Jim Henson between September 24, 1936 and May 16, 1990. He/she was a famous Entertainer from USA. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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