puppetmaker | A Mime fall in the forest...

I heard over the weekend that Marcel Marceau shuffled off this mortal coil.

I can't remember the first time I saw a performance of his but I do remember I was pretty young. He was one of the first names of a performer that I recognized and kept an eye out for. I always loved watching him perform. He had a glee about it even when he was playing sad. He was a master of his art and beloved globally. He talked about the universal appeal of mime and how it was a form of performance that had no borders or language.

I want to see "Silent Movie" now.

I am grateful that Caroline saw him perform on an old Sesame Street segment when she was younger. He made her laugh which made me happy.

On another note, today would is Jim's Henson's 71st birthday.

So who is/are your favorite muppet(s)?

I have so many but Bean Bunny, Boober (from Fraggle Rock) and Kermit hold a special place in my heart.