"Yeah, well when I first started working, it was $5 a show; it was probably a little higher by the time I got to my own show, but I remember that they put me under contract at $100 a week, which to me was really an astronomical price"
- Jim Henson
About this Quote
In this quote, Jim Henson is assessing his early days as a performer and the progression of his career. He discusses that when he first began working, he was only paid $5 per show. Nevertheless, as he got more experience and success, the pay increased. He recalls that when he got his own program, the pay was probably higher, but he was still surprised when he was provided an agreement for $100 a week. This quantity seemed like a substantial sum to him, indicating that he had come a long method from his simple beginnings. Henson's words communicate a sense of thankfulness and appreciation for the opportunities and success he has actually achieved in his profession.
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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