Jim Henson, It's Not Easy Being Green: And Other Things to Consider

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

Jim Henson, It's Not Easy Being Green: And Other Things to Consider

"I know that it's easier to portray a world that's filled with cynicism and anger, where problems are solved with violence. What's a whole lot tougher is to offer alternatives, to present other ways conflicts can be resolved, and to show that you can have a positive impact on your world. To do that, you have to put yourself out on a limb, take chances, and run the risk of being called a do-gooder."

Jim Henson, It's Not Easy Being Green: And Other Things to Consider

"I think if you study--if you learn too much of what others have done, you may tend to take the same direction as everybody else."

Jim Henson, It's Not Easy Being Green: And Other Things to Consider

"Here's some simple advice: Always be yourself. Never take yourself to seriously. And beware of advice from experts, pigs, and members of Parliament."

Jim Henson, It's Not Easy Being Green: And Other Things to Consider

"Moving right alongIn search of good timesAnd good news,With good friends you can't lose.This could become a habit.Opportunity just knocked,Let's reach out and grab it,Together we'll nab it,We'll hitch-hike, bus, or yellow cab it."

Jim Henson, It's Not Easy Being Green: And Other Things to Consider

"Sometimes I have trouble falling asleep but it's not so badI don't worry and I don't weep. In fact I'm glad.Because I get up off my pillow and I flip on the light.I get down and get hip in the still of the night I stretch and I yawn and then I breathe real deep And dance myself to sleep.I hoof around my beddie just a-tappin' my toes Before I know what's happened I'm a-ready to doze Got some partners I can count the boogie-woogie sheepI dance myself to sleep."

Jim Henson, It's Not Easy Being Green: And Other Things to Consider