#124 Oliver Jeffers: Artist & Author

<p>Quarantine Phone Call.</p> <p> </p> <p>Oliver Jeffers is a visual artist and author from Belfast, Northern Ireland.</p> <p> </p> <div> <div>His critically acclaimed picture books have been translated into over forty-five languages and sold 12+ million copies worldwide.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>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.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial;">In today's episode we talk about:</span></div> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial;">Oliver's early childhood experiences</span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial;">Where his inspiration comes from</span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial;">The impact having kids has had on his work</span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial;">And the greatest challenges/successes he's experienced along the way. </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial;">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial;">Check it out. </span></p> <p>//</p> <p>To see a 'treasure trove' of all things related to Oliver (including a photo) please visit <a href= "https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/lyn-magill-lover-of-life">https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/oliver-jeffers-artist</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Best Of Belfast is Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast. We've shared 100+ hour-long conversations with incredible people from Northern Ireland.</p> <p> </p> <p>To find out more, or join 'The Producers Club' please visit <a href= "https://bestofbelfast.org/">https://bestofbelfast.org/</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Cheers!</p> <p> </p> <p>— Matt </p> </div>