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Summary: For the past 17 years, Kevin Clash has lived a secret life of the best and most rewarding kind, taking on the identity of the beloved cherry red monster known as Elmo. The seven-time Emmy winner performs to an audience of 120 million boys and girls who tune in daily toElmo's World,bringing Elmo to life in such a way that even adults forget that there is a man behind the muppet. After spending so many years by Elmo's side, Clash has been able to see beyond his alter ego's obvious cuddly charms to the real way the puppet connects with those around him. InMy Life as a Furry Red Monster,Clash shares what he has learned about love, joy, creativity, friends, and more from this most unlikely of teachers--and how all of us can benefit from acting a little more like Elmo.