Short, on target, amusing, welcoming, heartfelt, instructive. That's what a speech should be. A great speech is a rare treat, and one that you and your listeners deserve.

Speech writing, as I do it, is a joint project -- a partnership. I listen to what you know, feel, and want to say. I take into account the way you speak, the sound of your voice, and your pace. And we rehearse until you are ready to take the microphone with ease and confidence. I have found that even people who are frightened at the prospect of public speaking end up comfortable with the task when they are ready for it.

I have had the joy of writing:

• Wedding ceremonies, vows, and welcomes
• Toasts
• Roasts
• Tributes
• Short, one-minute promotional pieces
• Speeches for
  - Graduations
  - Awards Ceremonies
  - Fundraising Events
  - Corporate Events

A Few Words About Roasts:
Roasting a friend sits somewhere between comedy and tribute. A good roast requires insight, humor, sensitivity, and love for your subject. It takes real finesse to satirize someone's weaknesses while still making him or her feel graceful and valuable. You have to get close to truth without crossing over any line that would devastate anyone or damage any relationship. Laughing at one's self is a gift. Laughing at others is too, if it is done right