For these artists, the body is often just a jumping-off point.
Now that he had come to the jumping-off point, why should the last step cause any fear?
"I wanted to use it as a jumping-off point for an alternate history of that evening."
Because of course it can be used as a jumping-off point.
He works without a set list, instead using audience suggestions as a jumping-off point.
His jumping-off point for spring is the men's dinner jacket.
It is also considered a jumping-off point for bigger things.
Still others see the case as a jumping-off point for other issues.
And there are real people who were jumping-off points for the characters.
That might serve as a jumping-off point, though the jump itself would be a difficult one.
