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Apparently there is a need to quote reviews of my ability as a speaker. Anybody wanna say something lovely and quotable?

 
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a voice as loud as sepp holzers but as sweet as pie?
I dunno what to say, prowess as an orator is a fiddly bit to claim. But charismatic voice is allot more down to earth than being called a word Smith.
 
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Paul presents with enthusiasm and lots of humor in a way that is hands-on and accessible to everyone. He always makes you think!

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thats a nice quotable, I'd take it and run
 
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Some of the world's most notorious dictators have been great orators. I think that proves that it can be a useful skill. Ultimately, the goal is to get people to listen up, to convert them to your point of view and then to have them do what you say.



 
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That's the goal of a charismatic orator who's suffers from megalomania, that's not the ultimate potential of someone with a gift for potency of mind and speech. To ignite people to think with a mind of their own chased by reason and ethics is the capacity of a true orator not just someone with swindling rhetoric.

 
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With such a photogenic personality, a stand-out in the crowd type of look, Paul spouts forth knowledge, insights, and of course, his opinion, like there is no tomorrow. It is always a "pleasure" to hear Paul speak, just make sure to bring a content filter (earplugs) for younger ones when appropriate. There are only a couple people in the world that can surpass Paul's content, among those are the greats of Permaculture, such as Sepp Holzer, Bill Mollison, etc. Book Paul now for a speaking engagement you will never forget...
 
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Somebody who's name start's with P should use this post as the quote, it's a real graceful testimonial.

https://permies.com/t/15357/meaningless-drivel/Paul-top-ten

And thank this guy, he could really make a man blush.
 
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From Bert Harvey on his Food and the Environment FaceBook page about Paul's 8/12/12 Making the Big Bucks Permaculture Presentation in Woodinville:

Another great upcoming event, come listen to Paul Wheaton speak on making the big bucks with permaculture. If you haven't heard Paul speak, you'll be in for a treat. Easily one of the most entertaining and engaging speakers I've had the good fortune to hear.

 
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I know I've said a bunch in the past but they are old posts by now. If I think of something that's sounds good - not flowing at the moment - i'll post
 
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Just from your videos and podcasts alone :
As boisterous as garlic. As confrontational as a European Yellow Hornet . As sociable and jolly as cherry pie and coffee. Packed full of permaculture knowledge like DNA itself. You are the social butterfly of the permie world. A great big giant overall wearing bearded butterfly sharing permie pollen all over the world.
 
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Wayne I think that is a pretty accurate description
 
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A review from Thursday's event at Transition Woodinville:

Great speaker - entertaining, engaging and very informative!

 
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An RSVP comment at Making the Big Bucks in Woodinville 8/16/12 at Seattle Permaculture Guild's Meetup site:

It is a long drive but he is so fun--- I really love Paul wheaton

 
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