Babble Talk: Elmo's Heart of Gold

re: Babble Talk: Elmo's Heart of Gold

RachelZ — Thu, 31 May 2007 11:39:00 GMT

Haha Kelly, I felt the same way! I try very much to hate Elmo but I just can't. I hate almost every other children's character except the Teletubbies, but I can't hate Elmo. Or any of the other Sesame Streeters, for that matter.

It's probably because I grew up on a steady diet of Sesame Street and The Muppet Show. Thanks to the magic of DVD, I can ensure the same for Jillian. There will be no Dora in my house, I can guarantee you that.

re: Babble Talk: Elmo's Heart of Gold

HDCS — Thu, 31 May 2007 05:45:30 GMT

Kevin Clash indeed kicks ass. If you've never heard him do a radio interview as Elmo when the smart ass DJ's try and get Elmo to discuss less than kid friendly topics, you are missing out.

Secondly, my kid's first word thus far has been "NO!". We're so proud.....

re: Babble Talk: Elmo's Heart of Gold

doodaddy — Wed, 30 May 2007 22:14:46 GMT

I love everything about Kevin Clash. There are a couple of cute interviews with him (and Elmo!) around... one is on a British show ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxW6-_Qx1JA ) and the other is in the middle of "Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me", an NPR show ( http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6731399 -- you need to wait until about 20 minutes into the show).

Thanks for posting about his book!

re: Babble Talk: Elmo's Heart of Gold

Kelly Mills — Wed, 30 May 2007 22:03:33 GMT

OMG, that one totally choked me up. Does this mean I have a heart? It feels weird.