Most people don't hold a job for 45 years. They pass on or want to retire. I don't want to retire. My real goal is to do 50 years on 'Sesame Street,' and I only got 4-and-a-half years to go.

When I got to New York, I had no place to sleep. The pay from 'Sesame Street' wasn't enough to rent an apartment. I was staying on people's couches. I stayed in the dressing room until they found out. I stayed with Jim Henson and his family for a week, and I wanted to do that permanently. I didn't dare ask, though.

We were only allowed to watch Sesame Street and Mr. Rogers and 3-2-1 Contact!

Getting a degree, being on Sesame Street... those were like real accomplishments to me.

I expect a zombie to show up on 'Sesame Street' soon, teaching kids to count.

The coolest thing I've gotten to do in the past few years is guest star on Sesame Street.