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JOE HENNES: Everybody watching this interview right now is like "yeah, of course we're going to watch, Joe, why would you even ask that stupid question?" DR. TEETH: Why would you ask that question, Joe? WHY WOULD YOU ASK THAT QUESTION, JOE? JOE? JOE? #ToughPigs25

JOE HENNES: Do you have any trouble reminding the Muppets about theater traditions? Like for example, not saying the name of the Scottish play? KERMIT: You mean "Macbeth?" HENNES: No, no, no, no, no! KERMIT: Sorry about that. Remind me not to say "Macbeth." #ToughPigs25

"The caller said Jim Henson saw a puppeteering videotape I’d sent in and wanted to audition me right away. I was numb with shock while making the arrangements. Then I hung up the phone and ran around screaming at the top of my lungs..." Happy Birthday, Karen Prell!

Karen Prell, wearing a black shirt and red jacket, holds up Red in front of a white background patterned with the GeekGirlCon logo. (Image courtesy of Muppet Wiki)

RYAN ROE: Which Fraggles are the best ones to have on your team in a snowball fight? GOBO: Everybody's got their strengths, right? But I would say probably Red, because I don't know how she does it, but she can launch 40 snowballs in 30 seconds. #ToughPigs25

JOE HENNES: If you had a magic wand for a day, what would you do with it? ROSITA: I think I will give food to everybody in the world. ELMO: And Elmo will make sure that everybody is kind to each other. COOKIE MONSTER: And me? World peace. Me full of surprises. #ToughPigs25

"I was kind of like the original Walter from the Muppets. My room was just like his in the movie with all the Muppet photos and posters on the walls. So I was incredibly fortunate to see them up-close and in-action." Happy Birthday, Mike Quinn!

Mike Quinn holds up Gobo, just in front of a Fraggle hole, on the set of "Fraggle Rock." (Image courtesy of Muppet Wiki)

(William Bogert on his wife, Eren Ozker:) "...She hated to say that she hated a play (or a movie, or a restaurant). She would smile a strained smile and say, 'I found it insufficiently arresting.' I wasn’t the only one who found this endearing." Happy Birthday, Eren Ozker!

Eren Ozker holds up Hilda standing next to Jim Henson, holding up Kermit, on the set of "The Muppet Show." (Image courtesy of Muppet Wiki)

JOE HENNES: What are you drinking? Is it tea? Are you drinking coffee? KERMIT: It's tea. You know, helps keep me calm. HENNES: I bet that's important, gives you a little caffeine to get you through the day. KERMIT: It's like a chamomile. It's a tea. A tea. #ToughPigs25

"I... became the very first [Muppet] workshop intern. And I loved it. From Don Sahlin’s practical jokes, Caroly Wilcox’s fresh pesto lunches and Dave Goelz’s 'Muppets 101' lessons – I couldn’t have been happier." Happy Birthday, Rollie Krewson!

Rollie Krewson hugs Zoe from behind. Zoe wears a pink tutu with a white swan hat and rainbow bracelets. (Image courtesy of Muppet Wiki)

"Jim Henson was a beautiful, gentle soul, who, every time he was on the set, I tried to go and watch. I did have the privilege of working with him a few times. Just a beautiful, humble being." Happy Birthday, Alison Bartlett!

Alison Bartlett at the 2019 Sesame Workshop Benefit Gala, standing in front of a backdrop with the Sesame Workshop and Sesame Street "50 Years and Counting" logos. (Image courtesy of Muppet Wiki)

KERMIT: You know, Rowlf, there are so many selfish people in this world who won't lift a finger to help anybody. ROWLF: Mm-hmm. KERMIT: Sometimes I wish I was more like them. ROWLF: Oh, but then you wouldn't be you.

"Chance, dumb luck or destiny? Who knows the controlling force that chooses where and how we find our lives manifest? I can only say... that I am either blessed and one of the luckiest bozos walking this planet or both." Happy Birthday, Jerry Nelson!

Jerry Nelson attentively listening to Robin the Frog. (Image courtesy of Muppet Wiki)