#124 Oliver Jeffers: Artist & Author

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