
The conversation explores Tish Rabe's multifaceted career, from her early aspirations as an opera singer to becoming a prolific children's book author, including her work on the Dr. Seuss series. Rabe recounts her serendipitous entry into Sesame Street, highlighting the show's unique creative environment and its emphasis on double-level humor appealing to both children and adults. A key insight is the importance of music and rhyme in children's education, stemming from her musical background. Rabe details her creative process, including writing the last page first and the necessity of pure rhymes in the style of Dr. Seuss. She also shares the story behind her book "Sometimes a Part, Always in My Heart," written to support military families, and her recent entrepreneurial venture, Tish Rabe Books.
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