So many of my dreams were to actually be able to make a living of what I did as a hobby.

I can't tell you how many people would say to me as a teenager, 'Why don't you grow up and start thinking about getting a real job?

The first time I made myself up, I was looking at my reflection in the mirror and it wasnt me looking back. It allowed me to do things I couldnt do as myself. I found out how powerful that was and how much that can mean to an actor.

Sometimes we think of a creature like a person in a suit, but then you have limitations of two eyes and two legs - they have to see and breathe. I got more into puppetry because it offered more possibilities.

The problem I have with schools is, people are taught, 'This is how you do this.' They're not taught about why you do this.

I was born in 1950 and watched science fiction and horror movies on TV and was always really fascinated by them.

I do a lot of CG stuff for fun.