The attitude you have as a parent is what your kids will learn from more than what you tell them. They don't remember what you try to teach them. They remember what you are.

I believe that life is basically a process of growth-that we go through many lives, choosing those situations and problems that we will learn through.

Life is meant to be fun, and joyous, and fulfilling.

The most sophisticated people I know - inside they are all children.

I know I drive some people crazy with what seems like ridiculous optimism, but it has always worked for me.

If you're doing a large, complicated character with radio controls, it might take a number of people several months to make it and if you're talking about a quick little hand puppet, it could be made in 2 days, so there's enormous range there, and no real easy generalities.

When I was a kid, I never saw a puppet show. I never played with puppets or had any interest in them.