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#124 Oliver Jeffers: Artist & Author

#124 Oliver Jeffers: Artist & Author

FromBest Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast


#124 Oliver Jeffers: Artist & Author

FromBest Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast

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Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Apr 10, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Quarantine Phone Call.   Oliver Jeffers is a visual artist and author from Belfast, Northern Ireland.   His critically acclaimed picture books have been translated into over forty-five languages and sold 12+ million copies worldwide.     After leaving Northern Ireland in his twenties, Oliver moved to NYC where he lived/worked for 15 years before travelling the world wife his wife and two young kids.     In today's episode we talk about: Oliver's early childhood experiences Where his inspiration comes from The impact having kids has had on his work And the greatest challenges/successes he's experienced along the way.  This is an absolutely fascinating conversation with one of the most creative minds on the planet, and a chance to get to know the man behind the international success.   Check it out.  // To see a 'treasure trove' of all things related to Oliver (including a photo) please visit https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/oliver-jeffers-artist   Best Of Belfast is Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast. We've shared 100+ hour-long conversations with incredible people from Northern Ireland.   To find out more, or join 'The Producers Club' please visit https://bestofbelfast.org/   Cheers!   — Matt 
Released:
Apr 10, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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We believe Northern Ireland has a better story to tell — one that goes beyond bombs, bullets and a sunken ship. You are part of this story. With 180+ conversations featuring some of the incredible people who call this place home, our weekly show gives you the chance to get away from the clickbait and connect with the amazing things happening on your doorstep. Previous guests include NASA Scientists, Billion-Dollar CEOs, 91-year-old parkrunners, teenaged entrepreneurs, Oscar-winning directors, Olympic Gold medalists, Bitcoin Auctioneers, Tim Burton's puppet-maker and a guy who built an aeroplane in his garage. Well-known voices include Snow Patrol, Foy Vance, Julian Simmons, May McFettridge, Zoe Salmon, Andrew Trimble, The Dead Rabbit, Michael Deane, The Priests, Two Door Cinema Club, Oliver Jeffers, Pete Snodden, Colin Geddis, Mary Peters, Rebecca McKinney and May Blood — the millworker who became a peer in the House Of Lords. Best Of Belfast is an independent, crowdfunded show with no political or religious agenda. It's hosted by 26-year-old writer Matthew Thompson and publishes a new episode every single Monday! To see photos of all 180+ guests, sign up to our free newsletter and support the show please visit https://bestofbelfast.org/