My Life as a Furry Red Monster: What Being Elmo Has Taught Me About Life, Love and Laughing Out LoudHello, Everybody! The furry red monster known as Elmo has charmed his way into hearts and homes throughout the world with his unmistakable laugh, over-the-top enthusiasm, and boundless love. Elmo’s appeal is nothing short of magical. Kids adore him, and parents find him irresistible. What is it about this little monster? Meet Kevin Clash, the man behind the Muppet and the unassuming heart and soul of Elmo. At last, the puppeteer who has performed Elmo for nearly twenty years comes out from behind the stage to share his story. Weaving together his memories of growing up with the life lessons gained from his furry red alter ego, Kevin reveals himself to be as caring, and as eager to grow and learn and love, as the very special character he brings to life. You will discover how young Kevin honed his talent entertaining the kids in his mother’s home day care with puppets he made from slippers and coat liners; how, as a struggling young artist, he realized his dream to meet and then work for his idol, Muppet creator Jim Henson; and how each and every day of performing Elmo reinforces for him what is most important in life. As Kevin has been inspired by Elmo, now we can all learn from his furry red ways. Kevin’s (and Elmo’s) thoughts on love, creativity, friendship, and optimism remind us of life’s simple truths and ultimately encourage us all to be a little bit more like Elmo—to live with joy, to love more easily, and to laugh more often. |
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... Shannon . We found joy in different things , after Shannon . And most of all , we had an increased capacity to give and receive love , after Shannon . Though Genia and I are now divorced , our child brought love into our lives in a way ...
... Shannon . We found joy in different things , after Shannon . And most of all , we had an increased capacity to give and receive love , after Shannon . Though Genia and I are now divorced , our child brought love into our lives in a way ...
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... Shannon and Elmo would be the union of two of the most powerful love forces in the universe . In my heart , I knew Elmo was reaching my baby girl , but I wanted to do more to welcome her into the world : I wanted to do a video di- ary ...
... Shannon and Elmo would be the union of two of the most powerful love forces in the universe . In my heart , I knew Elmo was reaching my baby girl , but I wanted to do more to welcome her into the world : I wanted to do a video di- ary ...
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... Shannon was still a baby , I asked a talented director and edi- tor named David Gumpel , who worked with Jim Henson ... Shannon . I knew that she had no memory of those events , but it had been such a special , magical time for us and we ...
... Shannon was still a baby , I asked a talented director and edi- tor named David Gumpel , who worked with Jim Henson ... Shannon . I knew that she had no memory of those events , but it had been such a special , magical time for us and we ...
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Contents
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JOY | 37 |
CREATIVITY | 61 |
TOLERANCE | 89 |
COURAGE | 109 |
FRIENDSHIP | 129 |
COOPERATION | 149 |
LEARNING | 171 |
OPTIMISM | 191 |
Acknowledgments | 209 |
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