ACHIEVE THE IMPOSSIBLE !
GARY SKYNER Comedian, Motivational Speaker.
TURN A TEAR INTO TRIUMPH Real life traumas are turned into triumphs everyday. Gary Skyner's all inspiring tale of triumph over tragedy will touch your heart and lift your spirit. Born a victim of the deadly thalidomide drug, which was administered to expectant mothers in the 1960's, Gary's life was destined to be difficult and challenging, as the drug impaired his physical development.
Through determination, he has found success as a Comedian and has achieved a Law Degree. He has proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that any limitation, such as a physical disability can be overcome. He changed and shaped his future by determination, perseverance and courage. He belived in himself. Gary's presentations are not your typical run of the mill motivational speech.
There is "go get 'em boys, climb that mountain, cross that finish line, slay the dragon, and get the pretty girl" scenarios. He deals with real life, not as a superstar, not as an athlete, not as a famous mountaineer or James Bond, but as a man, a man who started out in life, with one obstacle after another. Gary's session can include a 50minute presentation of the award nominated documentary Thalidomide - Lide at 40.
ACHIEVE THE IMPOSSIBLE With his comic flair, Gary will show you how to conquer fears, benefit from failures, change attitudes, your own and others; learn to change limitations into opportunities, obstacles into challenges, and master your full capabilities. He is encouragement in the face of defeat and challenges the audience to learn to think differently, to live life with courage and passion, and achieve what we think is impossible.
Expect the unexpected, as he delivers key information in the most humorous way . His courage, self- motivation and humour will keep you listening for hours. Let him entertain you, touch your heart, and get the brain thinking in new directions, Gary delivers a powerful message, let the audience have fun and laugh, and walk away with a new way of thinking.
"I have been impressed by Mr Skyner's "I warmly applaud his courage, tenacity and commitment, single-mindedness, dedication fortitude. He is encouragement in the face and enthusiasm. He is someone who deals of defeat and his personality lifts the spirit." with any problem efficiently and intelligently G.F. Moss as well as sympathetically." Stewart & Moss Leisure, Ltd. Jacqueline Perry - Barrister If you believe it, You can achieve it!
This is a quality that Gary Skyner and Prince Nasseem seem to have in abundance. Both are busy men indeed Gary is a top comedian, practicing lawyer, pilot, FA referee, welder by trade, husband and father of two. The Prince is a world boxing champion - already a legend. Both attest that their greatest strength is self belief. achieved with the right attitude and will strongly recommend you to other organisations. - North East CIPFA Student Society.
Gary’s journey along the way has seen him perform in some major venues in the UK including
- Central Pier, Blackpool
- Inn on the Park, Jersey
- Mountford Hall, Liverpool
- 2002 Barclaycard Premiership Football Awards (where he received a Standing Ovation)
Gary has also appeared at several international venues including The Inter Continental Hotel - Dubai. Gary is an extremely funny, extraordinary and unique stand up comedian Gary Skyner's television appearances include:
- B.B.C Television - Kilroy -Subject Red Nose Day Debate.
- B.B.C Television - The Marksman - Play for Today Series.
- Yorkshire Television - The James Whale Show Central Television
- - Central Weekend - Subject Police Corruption.
- Central Television - Central Weekend - Subject Attitudes to Humour.
- Sky Television - Sky One - Sky Star Search.
- Granada Television - Up Front Subject Politcal Correctness.
- B.B.C Television - Good Morning- Anne Diamond & Nick Owen(Thalidomide).
- Granada Television - This Morning - Richard Madley & Judy Finnigan(Thalidomide).
- Yorkshire Television - Stand & Deliver. Channel 4 - Cutting Edge
- - North East Club Life.
- I.T.N News at One, News at 5:45, News at Ten - Announcing winning Merseyside Comedian of the year.
- B.B.C Television - Over The Edge - Mandy & Gary's Comedy Quest.
- Anglia Television - TIN LIDS - Documentary on Thalidomide victims.
- Anglia Television - The Time the Place - John Stapleton Subject What makes us laugh.
- London Weekend Television - The Jonathan Ross Big Big Talent Show.
- Granada Plus - The New Comedians.
COMMENTS
Gary's show was well received. Through the course of his performance, the audience laughed, cried and were in awe of his achievements. Most importantly, they were motivated. If it moves one prisoner down the road to stopping re-offending and recognising his capabilities, it will have been worthwhile. HM Prison Exeter.
You made the audience stop and think about life and what can be achieved with the right attitude and will strongly recommend you to other organisations. North East CIPFA Student Society. What can I say? Your talk at our Spring Bash was INSPIRATIONAL. What you have achieved is a testament to believing in yourself. The message you delivered was spot on.
The Reality Expansion Company. If any company is looking for a message to get their employees thinking about going outside their comfort zone and challenging the obstacles that are a part of everyday life, I would defnitely recommend Gary Skyner. Air Products UK Marketing Manager. Tel: 0151 724 4708 Fax: 0151 281 1680 Mobile: 07768 101381 Email: garyskynerscouse@btinternet.com www.garyskyner.co.uk