[.ca] My Life as a Furry Red Monster: What Being Elmo Has ... (ISBN 0767923758)

Wonderful:
Ladies and Gentlemen, we would like to welcome Elmo on todays flight, the flight attendant said over the intercom. Elmo? Isnt that the little fury red . . . puppet? On todays flight? Okay, I need to stop taking all of these cross-country flights . . . green tea, I need some green tea,I said out loud to no person in particular. Then, Mr. Kevin Clash is introduced, and I was kind of . . . surprised. I mean I was expecting a little fury animal of sorts. In "My Life as a Furry Red Monster: What Being Elmo Has Taught Me About Life, Love and Laughing Out Loud" Kevin Clash has written a wonderful book that enjoyably shares the struggles and triumphs of the artist, yet offers welcoming perspectives on how to enjoy the ride. Personal achievements and outright failures while following his artistic dreams to express himself are conveyed in a manner all persons can relate to. In Clash's wisdom, as conveyed through the optimism of togetherness, of taking the time to notice one another, of giving others the benefit of experience . . . lifes adventures filled with love, idealism, mishap, exploration, and self-understanding await each of us. Kevin Clash has been able to share a deep understanding of life through the simplicity that it is, particularly with the children of the world who adore him. Clearly these lessons are not to be listened to my young children, but adults like myself who still consider themselves somewhere between adolescence and the final day you finished obtaining a Masters. . . and everyone in between, surely would enjoy reading the adventures of a remarkable educator and gifted artist named Kevin Clash. Well done, Mr. Clash.

My Life as a Furry Red Monster:
Elmo. He's cute, he's furry, and for years he's been teaching the world to ask questions, to be creative, and to love with a pure heart. Odd but I never really thought about an actual person "being" Elmo. My Life as a Furry Red Monster is written by Kevin Clash, the voice and puppeteer behind that furry red smile. In hearing his story, you understand that Elmo is merely an extension of the way this man tries to live his life. Kevin grew up in a household full of love where creativity was encouraged. At a very early age, he made all sorts of puppets. His shyness magically disappeared when he was entertaining others with his creativity. His greatest wish was to join the team at Sesame Street which took a lot of perseverance and hard work. I may have picked up this book because Elmo was on the cover but Kevin's story will stick with me. It reminded me that dreams can come true.