Month: June 2015

How to start a speech

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…]

Bedford Abbey Event

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…]