David Lammy

My father was a taxidermist, not a run-of-the-mill profession for a West Indian immigrant. Having given up on becoming a vet, he settled for working with dead animals rather than live ones. Dad was a true craftsman, an artist.

British Politician

Mark Twain

What is the difference between a taxidermist and a tax collector? The taxidermist takes only your skin.

American Writer

Yann Martel

I'm looking at a dead event and trying to give it new life. In a sense, I'm a taxidermist.

Canadian Author

Camille Paglia

Leaving sex to the feminists is like letting your dog vacation at the taxidermist.

American Author

Used to refer to a person's profession, specifically one who works with animal preservation.

Occupational Title

The term is not offensive but purely descriptive of a job; shows no disrespect to the animals or profession.

Not Derogatory

Taxidermy is a specialized craft; a taxidermist is seen as skilled in this unique area.

Niche Skill

 slept a lot so I like him sleeping okay he'll be fine the challenge for the taxidermist is to put the appearance of life into a lifeless body we offer him a service we explain to him what's gonna be done we can't put the actual

Taxidermist