he's an incredibly eccentric puppeteer, & i just did his free 90 minute "introduction to puppet mastery" workshop (linked) and it was insane and awesome. he compares puppetry to the way of the samurai, and puppeteers to dentists. i did also cry at one point over how beautiful the puppet versions of his parents were. would love to do his longer 8 week course but it's a bit out of my price range, however!!!!! the free workshop has honestly left me feeling very inspired and prepared - i know enough of the basics to make a puppet, and u know what???? i think i freaking will