7-8-2015 Last week, I delivered a patriotic Mark Twain speech at a public speaking event in Raleigh,N.C. Mr.Twain was often asked to speak at 4th of July events and he loved doing them. There were children present, so I seized on the opportunity to give some of Twain’s advice to youth. I dismissed the adults present … [Read more…]
I recently gave a presentation on techniques for starting a speech. Mark Twain was my teacher and I learned from the best. Mr.Twain was not shy about admitting that he borrowed from the other prominent speakers of the time. Artemus Ward was the best known speaker on the circuit when Twain came on the scene … [Read more…]
Recently, I was asked to speak as Mark Twain at the Bedford Abbey event held at the clubhouse in the Bedford neighborhood in Raleigh. This event was held to benefit the Backpack Buddies Program. This was the first time I have spoken at a “Tea” and it was a perfect fit for Mark Twain storytelling. … [Read more…]
Last Friday, I was invited by my PR assistant Remy to attend a coffee shop meeting she hosts at The Brew in downtown Raleigh. I came in full Mark Twain mode. It was very well attended and nobody seemed put off by having Mark Twain sitting with them. They seemed to take it in stride. … [Read more…]