Commemorative Speech
Kermit the Frog
It’s not that easy being green. It’s not that easy being a frog, either. Some would say that he is the most awesome amphibian of all time. Others would proclaim him a puppet above the rest. His name and footprints are on a star at Grauman’s Chinese Theater, a rare honor given only to the best in Hollywood. It’s an even greater leap for an amphibian. You guessed it. I am here today to honor Kermit the Frog, a well-mannered, always positive, funny, frog who left the life of a quiet, peaceful swamp in the bayou to take on the world with his green philosophy. To some Kermit is an icon of hope for a greener, cleaner world, and to others he is an inspiration towards acceptance and kindness to his fellow creatures on Earth. To ALL who have ever heard Kermit speak or sing, he is the voice of wisdom and encouragement when they just need a smile.
Upon leaving the swamp for a career in Show Biz, Kermit landed his first television appearance in 1955 on the Sam and Friends Show. While making an appearance on The Tonight Show, he was officially named Kermit the Frog by Johnny Carson. In his autobiography, Before You Leap, A Frog’s Eye View of Life’s Greatest Lessons, Kermit credits his best friend, Jim Henson, for his rise to success. Jim was a dreamer who believed anything was possible if you just dreamed hard enough. Kermit explains that Jim always had faith in him. What he believes about, music, people, and his views on life are the product of Jim Henson’s dreams. Jim’s creativity and constant work have shaped Kermit into the frog he is today.
Kermit the Frog never is depressed, lonely or sad. He is always hopping with joy. Even when the world first saw Kermit the Frog, he had a smile on his face that could warm even the coldest of hearts. Kermit embodies one characteristic that everyone needs. That is the ability to see the bright side of any situation. Life in the swamp is usually peaceful and dreamy for its residents, but if someone like Doc Hopper
It’s not that easy being green. It’s not that easy being a frog, either. Some would say that he is the most awesome amphibian of all time. Others would proclaim him a puppet above the rest. His name and footprints are on a star at Grauman’s Chinese Theater, a rare honor given only to the best in Hollywood. It’s an even greater leap for an amphibian. You guessed it. I am here today to honor Kermit the Frog, a well-mannered, always positive, funny, frog who left the life of a quiet, peaceful swamp in the bayou to take on the world with his green philosophy. To some Kermit is an icon of hope for a greener, cleaner world, and to others he is an inspiration towards acceptance and kindness to his fellow creatures on Earth. To ALL who have ever heard Kermit speak or sing, he is the voice of wisdom and encouragement when they just need a smile.
Upon leaving the swamp for a career in Show Biz, Kermit landed his first television appearance in 1955 on the Sam and Friends Show. While making an appearance on The Tonight Show, he was officially named Kermit the Frog by Johnny Carson. In his autobiography, Before You Leap, A Frog’s Eye View of Life’s Greatest Lessons, Kermit credits his best friend, Jim Henson, for his rise to success. Jim was a dreamer who believed anything was possible if you just dreamed hard enough. Kermit explains that Jim always had faith in him. What he believes about, music, people, and his views on life are the product of Jim Henson’s dreams. Jim’s creativity and constant work have shaped Kermit into the frog he is today.
Kermit the Frog never is depressed, lonely or sad. He is always hopping with joy. Even when the world first saw Kermit the Frog, he had a smile on his face that could warm even the coldest of hearts. Kermit embodies one characteristic that everyone needs. That is the ability to see the bright side of any situation. Life in the swamp is usually peaceful and dreamy for its residents, but if someone like Doc Hopper