My Life as a Furry Red Monster : What Being Elmo Has Taught Me about Life, Love and Laughing Out Loud

English

ISBN: 0767923758

EAN: 9780767923750

Category: Performing Arts / Puppets & Puppetry/Biography & Autobiography / Entertainment & Performing Arts/Biography & Autobiography / Cultural Heritage/

Publisher: Broadway Books

Release Date: 09/01/2006

Synopsis: 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 mothers 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. Kevins (and Elmos) thoughts on love, creativity, friendship, and optimism remind us of lifes simple truths and ultimately encourage us all to be a little bit more like Elmoto live with joy, to love more easily, and to laugh more often.

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My Life as a Furry Red Monster : What Being Elmo Has Taught Me about Life, Love and Laughing Out Loud

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Hardcover

Height: 1.0 inches

Width: 5.5 inches

Length: 6.8 inches

Weight: 12.03 oz

Pages: 224