Review of Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011) by Gene A — 20 Mar 2012

Kevin Clash, Thanks for being an amazing human being!

This review of Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (2011) was written by Gene A on 20 Mar 2012.

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Rod E (628) on 27 Dec 2012

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By Spencer P (651) on 20 May 2016

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By Simon D (1,648) on 02 Mar 2013

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By Jordan K (383) on 20 Jan 2013

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By Kj P (1,056) on 29 Apr 2014

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