From Victim to Victory!

Andy Smith


Region:
South East
Notice Period:
Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
Type:
Professional
Fee:
Paid: £95 plus expenses
Category:
Life Skills
Updated:
20th January 2024

In an age when victimhood has become fashionable, blame is endemic and personal responsibility the whim of a bygone era … how does one rise above the traumas and trials of life? By what means can an individual rise above the flotsam and jetsam of public gloom, doom and despair? Drawing on an established track record of failings, mistakes and periodic overindulgence, Andy offers a cheerful, yet challenging poetic response to a contemporary topic.

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About Andy Smith

Andy is a performance poet and entertainer, author and former business communicator who has two artificial limbs, three fine children, a whippet called Tamba and a tabby called Toby. (He also had two feisty chickens until Basil Brush made their acquaintance).

Andy engages live and digital audiences with his poetry and related commentary; plenty of light-hearted humour ... and a smattering of history.

The bionic bard - working with his wonderful wife - also supports and encourages victims of trauma.

Kind words:

“I just wanted to personally say "thank you" - and also on behalf of our Group - for your interesting, lighthearted, humorous and, above all, inspirational talk yesterday morning. To put your experiences into poems was a winning formula with our audience … “ John Sutton, Programme Secretary

“You spoke to our group earlier this year, and we so enjoyed your poetic presentation that I am inviting you back to speak to us in person!” Michelle Hartman - Vice Chairperson

”Just to say a big thanks for the most entertaining and witty talk you gave to our members.” Terry Smith - Speaker Secretary

“Thank you very much for your talk, which our members thoroughly enjoyed. It was very entertaining, as well as informative and inspirational. You have a great mastery of words.” Caroline Jess - Speaker Secretary

“Thank you for giving us an excellent talk. A group of us were discussing it afterwards and there was universal admiration for your presentation and your poetry.” Dr Adrian J Delnevo


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