Oliver Jeffers: In-Depth Podcast Interview

 
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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. 

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  • Website: www.oliverjeffers.com

  • Instagram: @oliverjeffers

  • Film trailer: apple.co/hereweare

  • One thing most people don't know about you: I don't like milk on my cereal

  • Favourite Quote: "Man, unlike any other thing in the universe, grows beyond his work, walks up the stairs of his concepts, emerges ahead of his accomplishments." - John Steinbeck

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Say hello at:

Email: matthew@bestofbelfast.org
WhatsApp: +447873636003
Website: https://bestofbelfast.org

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Quarantine Phone Calls

During the lockdown, we’re working hard to publish an episode every day featuring someone interesting from Northern Ireland.

To suggest a guest please shoot an email to matthew@bestofbelfast.org

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Thanks again to Oliver Jeffers for taking the time to share his story with us.

See you next time.

— Matt

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