Clients
One of the problems developing a speech writing business is that every speech is written in the strictest confidence. And most of my clients, quite understandably, prefer to keep my help a secret.
However, a few clients have given me permission to send their speeches as samples on a one-to-one basis, and I’m happy to do that after our initial meeting (or once you’ve filled in one of my questionaires).
I hope these references from my clients suggest how I might be able to help you.
Every quote has been sent to me in writing.
“The speech went very well and everyone was happy. The whole concept you came up with went down a treat and it actually fitted into something that the Priest spoke about in Church, which made it even more appropriate.
So, thank you for all your help with this. It really was so important to get it right and what we came up with was absolutely ideal.”
Max B, August 2010
“Just a quick note to thank you for your help with the best man speech. It was perfect, and went down really well. I am sure we will work together in the future.”
Gordon W, August 2010
“Lawrence managed to turn a potentially nervous, fun-ruining chore, into something I was actaully proud of. Meeting him a couple of times beforehand really helped to convey my stories and worries into something more tangiable which he used to produce a great speech which worked to my particular audience, hitting all the key elements that a best man must do including getting the required laughter. More importantly he helped with every aspect of the speech including “props” and how to read the speech and emphiase certain parts.
Many Thanks Mate”
Mike G, Aug 2010
“Your advice on the wording and delivery for my speech was invaluable. Many thanks indeed for your help.”
Peter W, Aug 2010
“I am absolutely thrilled with it; thank you so much – the speech is just marvelous.”
Peter J, August 2010
“I’m pleased to say the speech went fantastically well at the wedding and I cant really thank you enough for the help you gave me on this. Particularly the tips you gave on delivery but also the speech you wrote – I can now see it was 100% improvement on my initial draft and was perfect for what I set out to acheive – I can certainly see myself using your services in the future.”
Ben M, August 2010
“Just a quick note to say that the speech went down really well – better than I could have hoped for. One very satisfied customer – I will definitely be in touch again for future occasions.”
Chris J, August 2010
“Hi Lawrence, the speech went really well. I can’t thank you enough. I had complete strangers telling me it was the best they had heard and the MC said it was the best he had heard in a long time – and he hears a lot! Thanks again.”
Nick N, August 2010
“Thank you so much in what you did for me. The speech went better than I could ever imagined. I must have practiced it 150 times and it went almost word perfect. I never ever thought that I would get the reaction from the guests that I did. Even the Toast Master said to me that it was one of the best and most original speeches he has heard. I wanted to just get through the speech without making a fool of my self and ended with a standing ovation. I will be in touch again for any speech I need to give in the future.”
Jon H, August 2010
“This is fantastic – thank you so much!”
Andrew G, August 2010
“Read the draft and really like it – I was really very impressed with how you’ve got my style of speaking.”
Rupert W, August 2010
“Everything was perfect, the content was excellent and easy to deliver and we got laughs in the right places. Dozens of compliments and I cannot thank you enough for crafting such a fantastic best man speech.”
Mike L, August 2010
“Great speech, really like it! Thanks again, you have done a great job, will definitely use you again!”
Marc S. July 2010
“I wanted to thank you so much for your services with the speeches. The best man speech went down a storm, with much laughter and received a huge round of applause. Many people congratulated both of us with some very accomplished speechmakers saying it was the best speech they had ever heard!
My grooms speech also went down very well. So what can I say but thankyou. I very much enjoyed meeting you and working on the speeches with you. You have a wonderful talent and created two fantastic speeches which were very much enjoyed by the whole audience. Tastefeul, witty, flowing and covering all the bases. SUPERB!”
Rob W, July 2010
“Lawrence, you are a genius! Had so much fun giving the best man speech – totally brought the house down. Feels great – priceless. Thank you so much!”
Sam P, July 2010
“Fantastic, incredible and brilliant. You have an incredible skill. I have no ida how you write a speech like that but it is perfect. Thank you once again.”
Tom C, July 2010
“Just a quick note to say thank you for the speech you wrote for me as father of the bride. The wedding was amazing and the speech was really well received. It made my job so much less stressful. Thanks again.”
Alan W, July 2010
“The speech was amazing, it went so well I’ve had people saying it was the best grooms speech they’ve ever heard – thank you!”
Alex A, July 2010
“I wanted to let you know that my speech was a huge hit at our wedding a week last Saturday. I keep getting compliments for it. Thank you so so much, I felt so confident delivering it, my husband thought it was fantastic and it was lovely to hear our friends laughing. They all now think I’m an accomplished public speaker!
Hope you are really well and thanks once again, I will never forget the feeling I had after delivering this wonderful speech.”
Alison R, July 2010
“Lawrence, you have done a super job on my speech – it’s great – really like it… had me laughing out loud! It is a work of art!”
Sam P, July 2010
“This is brilliant! I’m actually looking forward to the speech now!”
Scott E, July 2010
“Lawrence, the speech is fantastic!”
Paul J, July 2010
“It went well, even got clapped on completion. Very much enjoyed making the presentation – thanks to your help. I will be in touch again in the future.”
Mark R, June 2010
“Hi Lawrence, Bloody BRILLIANT! Thank you!! No way could I have achieved something like that on my own.”
Michael G, June 2010
“Way to go! Looking very good indeed. Well done! A magic touch you have”
Guy M, June 2010
“The speech went fantastically well; as good as I could have hoped. All in all it was a great success – and I think the best thing about it was no one line but simply the theme and measure of the speech – which was entirely your doing. Thanks for your help again – I really enjoyed the praise I received at the wedding and since.”
Ed B June 2010
“The speech went better than brilliant. Thanks 4 everything. Your speech was just so well written but I didn’t realise just how well until I gave it. The way you set it out is also fab. Had girls and guys coming up all night saying it was the best best man speech ever. Thank you for everything!”
Rob M, June 2010
“Thank you so much for all your help; it was brilliant and went swimmingly. I couldn’t have asked for a better speech and will definitely be in touch with any speeches in the future”
Chris M, June 2010
“I think it’s perfect, you really have captured everything I was trying to get across. So thank you very much!”
Nathan C, June 2010
“All went incredibly well and I was very surprised to see so many with tears in their eyes –no joking . I could not believe it . Also I think that everyone of the 168 present came to me with their congratulations . A very humbling experience and an amazing demonstration of the power of speech and also of the intense drama of a wedding even in todays modern World!
Well I had many of the ideas but I could never have put it together without the format , links and the odd mots juste that you provided and I shall be eternally grateful.”
Michael P, June 2010
“At first glance it looks great; just what we discussed. I love the structure. Couldn’t have done a better job myself!”
Matt M, June 2010
“I really like your draft of the speech because it reflects my character. Even though we haven’t met you managed to project it – impressive!”
AH, June 2010
“I just wanted to say a huge thank you in all of your help. The speech went down a storm so thanks.”
Charlie C, June 2010
“That’s so brilliant, I love it! Thank you! I’m not sure how I’m going to keep the tears at bay on the day, I’ll just have to practice my speech delivery now.”
Alison R, June 2010
“Many thanks for your help with my speech for my daughters wedding it was a great hit and the whole day was a great success. I think I shocked many friends when I stood up and delivered it we had laughter and a few tears. Thanks again for all your help.”
Dennis W, June 2010
“Dear Lawrence – just to let you know that the speech went very well and it was well received.”
PM, June 2010
“Wow, now that’s a great first draft!!! Amazing work!! A few tweaks and I think it will be perfect!”
Steven H, May 2010
“Fab speech. You are amazing.”
Kate B, May 2010
“Lawrence, Many thanks for the prompt turnaround of my speech! I love it, the perfect blend of sincerity and funny.”
Rob W, May 2010
“Thank you for your help with the speech. It went down very well, the groom was so touched in fact, he shed a tear or two!”
James B, May 2010
“My father of the bride speech went down a storm! Thanks for a great speech.”
Peter R, May 2010
“The speech went down very well, pleasing the audience and, most importantly, the bride and groom, who were very pleased. It was a huge relief to have something so professional prepared and gave me the opportunity to relax with confidence knowing that I wouldn’t be showing myself up – it made the wedding much more fun! Thanks again.”
Rob W, May 2010
“Thank so much – it went brilliantly. A lecturer came up to me afterwards and said it was the best speech he had ever heard. What more can I say?!”
Rhys H, May 2010
“Dear Lawrence – forget a second draft, you got is spot on first time. A great job – thank you!”
Chris M, May 2010
“Absolutely amazing – I’d definitely recommend you to anyone. You saved my life.”
Jonathan H, May 2010
“Just read it. You are a star. Absolutely love the second half, don’t think I can better it.”
James G, May 2010
“Saturday turned out to be a great day in the end! Your speeches were beautifully executed by all three speakers and extremely well received by our guests. Thank you for all your writing and coaching.”
PP, April 2010
“Thanks for the draft – you have pulled it together in a way in which I simply could not have done. Very entertaining!”
Rob W, April 2010
“Wow, you’ve nailed it! This is absolutely perfect, so now all I’ve got to do is start rehearsing - Thanks again!”
David H, April 2010
“Dear Lawrence, It went very well. Laughter, cheers & applause. Thank you for all your help.”
Matthew C, April 2010
“Lawrence, I have read it through a number of times now and I absolutely love it! You have an incredible knack with words.”
Rob W, April 2010
“Just to let you know that it went down fantastically well. Your help was invaluable and brought me inspiration and relief in equal measure. Thanks so much for all your help.”
Gordon B, April 2010
“The speech went down a treat, Everyone absolutely loved it. I ended being up there for 15 minutes. Lots of laughter and plenty of applause’s. I couldn’t have hoped for a better outcome, no nerves, think that’s due to the days and days of practice and brilliant speech you prepared for me. Thank’s very much for all your help and effort in making this day a special one.”
Chris S, April 2010
“I just wanted to let you know that the speech went down brilliantly!! Thank you so much for all your help.”
Ian, B, April 2010
“You have done me a massive favour. I was panicking and had no chance of being prepared in time., Two days later I have something funny, touching and easy to deliver. Thank you for saving the day.”
Matt P, April 2008
“Lawrence, Thank you for writing the speech, I have just had a few minutes to read it and have been crying while reading. You have touched on the heartstrings. Well done!”
PM, April 2010
“My speech went down remarkably well with the uninteneded result of reducing the bride to tears! Thankyou.”
Glynn A, April 2010
“Hi Lawrence,
The speech went really well on Saturday, thank you for all you work and input, and we had a once in a lifetime event, it was superb.
Thank you so much.”
BB, March 2010
“Lawrence
You have no idea how much I appreciate your time and effort, no less your incredible talent! Well done for pursuing this as a career, you’re going to make a lot of people feel more confident!
Best wishes,
Ian B, March 2010
“Brilliant Lawrence – thank you so much for getting this to me so quickly! I think it reads really well and I think it will go down really well on Saturday too! Thank you so much.”
Becky M, March 2010Damien M, March 2010
“Lawrence, the speech went down a treat; everyone laughted in the right places and fun was had by all. Thanks again for all your help.”
“It is excellent. I love it. Thankyou.”
Alan W, March 2010
“I think your first draft is great and I am more than happy to give it as it is.”
Matt W, March 2010
“It was spectacular! Brilliant! Everyone loved it! Thank you!”
Gerry L, March 2010
“Lawrence thanks for all your help & guidance. It went very well I have had some very complementary emails & phone calls and people seemed to enjoy it. More importantly so did I! Thank you . It was helped by the fact that the main speaker was dreadful! Just because you run (or ran) a big organisation doesn’t mean you can do an after dinner speech. He could do with a few lessons from you! With best wishes from a satisfied client”
John C, March 2010
“Awesome …..big applause and I think we pitched it just right!! Many thanks”
Jeremy G, Feb 2010
“It’s fantastic, you’ve made it short, punchy, funny and to the point, whereas I was blabbering! THANKYOU!”
Ian B, Feb 2010
“The website you created for us is having an amazing effect. Bookings are right up – in particular the conversion rate from enquiry to booking is much higher, and we’re convinced that’s in large part thanks to the website.”
Matthew G, Feb 2010
“I was delighted when I read it through. You’ve got me down to a tee and I’m very impressed. Thanks!”
David B, Feb 2010
“The speech went down very well and set the right tone and mood for the workshop. Thank you very much for your great work.”
Laurence F, Feb 2010
“It’s a work of art. I am really pleased with it and relieved as well. Thanks for everything, you’ve done a fantastic job.”
Christy D, Feb 2010
“Dear Lawrence, Thank you so much for helping me with the speech.
I was so nervous but it went down very well!!!”
Nikki R, Feb 2010
“Hi Lawrence. Speech went really well. I was very pleased. Thank you for all your hard work and insight.”
Jeremy B, January 2010
“I think what you’ve done is great – way better than anything I could have come up with so thankyou!”
Tom C, Jan 2010
“I have just read your draft of the Best Man’s speech again and it really is brilliant. I’m so pleased with it. Thanks once again.”
Chris S, Jan 2010
“Thanks again for your amazing skills for the speech on Friday. I loved it. You are a genius!”
Rachel S, Jan 2010
“Thank you very much for the draft speech it is greatly appreciated and we are extremely pleased with it. Its wonderful.”
Dennis W, Jan 2010
“Just had a chance to read your / our speech…..its brilliant thanks, after a little fine tuning i will be soooo happy.”
Gerry L, Jan 2010
“That’s great – it made me laugh and emotional when reading it ! I love the way it all flows.”
Richard M, Jan 2010
“It was superb! I really enjoyed doing it and they all loved it. Wins all round!”
Richard K, Jan 2010
“Lawrence, Wow – is all I can say!! The speech was so good – which was well rewarded by the feedback – there were laughter and tears and afterwards I am sure EVERYONE came up to me and congratulated me on the speech.
Thanks so much – couldn’t have done it without you.”
Deborah J, December 2009
“Hi Lawrence, just got back – just a quick note to say a million thanks for all your help – the whole day was flawless and your excellent work was a breeze to deliver (with the right amount of vodka!). It sounds odd – but I would really like to do it all over again – quite a buzz!”
Robin B, December 2009
“It went really well. In fact, it couldn’t have gone any better. You did a fantastic job and I’ll definitely be using you again.”
Patrick G, Dec 2009
“It flowed very well, which is something I put entirely down to you, so many thanks – your intervention made a crucial difference and I felt a million times more confident and comfortable.”
James S, December 2009
”It is brilliant – hugely enjoyed reading it and I will be using you for the rest of my professional life!”
Peter B, Dec 2009
“You’ve done everything I wanted and more. You have been extraordinarily helpful and I am beyond grateful. Still worrying about it of course, but at least I now know that I’ve got material in which I am totally confident. Thanks again for all your help at such short notice.”
Robin B, December 2009
“Everything went perfectly, as you predicted.
Another complete success.”
Peter S, Dec 2009
“Just wanted to say a big thank you for rewriting my speech, it was very well received on the night and the Institute have decided to put it on their website, so many thanks again.”
Joy S, Dec 2009
“Newsletter is fab!
Much appreciated.”
Sonia W, Dec 2009
“Thank you so much, the speech was perfect, everyone and particularly Mum loved it, it was a great evening and you definitely helped make it so. Will definitely be in touch again should I have any other speech makeing duties, I dont know anyone who could write anything better. Thanks again Lawrence”
Lulu C, Dec 2009
“It went superbly well. Thanks again for all your help.”
Ed B, Dec 2009
“I got some really great comments. I won’t hesitate to use you again if I ever have to do anything else of this sort.”
GA, Dec 2009
“Thank you so much for doing such a great job in short space of time. It went down brilliantly. Thanks again.”
Don M, Dec 2009
“I’ve just read it. It’s perfect. I’m very very pleased. All I have to do now is learn it! Thank you so much, it means the world to me.”
John B, Nov 2009
“This is really good stuff; you’ve got my style perfectly. Thanks for turning it around so quickly.”
Laurie B, Nov 2009
“I love it. You’ve managed to get a perfect handle on by business, my audience and my key message. Very much appreicated thankyou.”
Alan E, Nov 2009
“Hi Lawrence,
Well…. presentation worked very well! I must have impressed them because i got a call last night and they told me my that I got my dream job. Thank you so much for your support and help, this job means the world to me and i would have struggled big time without your help.”
Johnathan S, Nov 2009
“I’m busy learning it- great stuff. I’m sure it will go down well! Many thanks again for putting it together in such a short time. Well here`s to speech making and I hope you keep busy even in recession times. I`m sure you will, you have done a great job for me, and I will mention your name should anyone need such a service.”
Don M, Nov 2009
Many thanks again”Lawrence, I can describe the work you have done for me in two words. Just Fantastic!”
Mark C, Nov 2009
“Just wanted to write a short note to say thanks so much for helping out with the speeches; both mine and my dad’s went down brilliantly. What could have been a potential black hole of nervousness in an otherwise great day was avoided with your help. In fact, that sounds too negative – my parents have received thank you notes saying that his was the best ‘father of the bride’ speech they’d ever heard.”
BF, Nov 2009
“Just great. Thank you once again for all your help.”
Les B, Nov 2009
“Lawrence, a very big thank you for your assistance. The speech was extremely well received to say the least and the whole day was just perfect. Hope to meet up with you again soon.”
Robert M, Nov 2009
“Lawrence, It is perfect. It doesn’t need any tweaking at all – it is spot on. Thank you very much indeed.”
Susie H, October 2009
“Lawrence, its awesome, I love it … its fantastic!!! Still smiling having read it ten mins ago!”
Richard B, Oct 2009
“Firstly a big thanks to you. From the the moment I stood up and delivered the first line of the best man speech the audience were like putty in the palm of my hands. From this point onwards my confidence grew & grew – i didn’t want the speech to end and neither did anyone else!
People were pleasantly surprised with the content, detail & how clean the speech was yet still hillariously funny! The audience were kept on the edge of their seats throughout in anticipation – expecting to witness me deliver one of my habitual innapropriate comments but i refrained from doing so!
The speech was meant to last 10 minutes – but due to the fit’s of laughter it went on for a good 20 minutes.”
Lee W, Oct 2009
“Your speech went very well and was a cut above my usual. The jokes were spot on. Thanks!”
Richard M, October 2009
“Hi Lawrence
Well the day came and it was a roaring success; the speech could not have been better and everyone said it was excellent. Many, many thanks”
TF, Sept 2009
”Dear Lawrence, thanks for all your help with the speech. It went really well and the wedding was brilliant. It was great to meet you and good luck with it all going forward.”
Michael N, Sept 2009
“I would just like to say how grateful I am for the help you gave me in making my brothers wedding extra memorable. Thankyou thankyou thankyou!”
Neil T, Sept 2009
“It’s great, I love it … it’s amazing!”
Sally S, Sept 2009
“You have somehow hit the nail on the head. You’ve got my sense of humour spot on and I suddenly feel totally relieved about giving the speech. I’m actually looking forward to it – thanks to you!”
Paul H, Sept 2009
“I gave a day’s notice and within hours Lawrence had turned my speech around. Money well spent without a doubt. Really delighted with it.”
Dan S, Sept 2009
“All went well, thanks yet again to Lawrence”
Alex C, Sept 2009
“Hi Lawrence
Just read the first attempt, it’s fantastic and won’t need much doing to it; i have to say i could’nt have done better myself.”
Terry F, Sept 2009
“You were an absolute star in producing what you did, and only thanks to you we had a real hit! All worked very well and many people were highly complimentary, most especially the hosts. You clearly are the very best at what you do, so thank you for turning this into a wonderful moment.”
Charles B, Aug 2009
“It is first class Lawrence; you are a wonderful man.”
Alex J, Aug 2009
“Thanks again for an excellent service. The speech went down really well, and was well worth every penny 
”
David M, Aug 2009
“Everything went very well with the speech last Friday! (my wife was extremely happy with the romantic sentiment, and I managed to get a few laughs and some applause).
I will be in contact next time I need to give a speech and I will definitely recommend your service to others.
Thanks for all your help and advice.”
Jonathan S, Aug 2009
“The speech went down very well and I was congratulated by lots of people afterwards. My son gets married in April and his future father-in-law who was there now has to measure up to the challenge!”
Gordon K, Aug 2009
.”Hi Lawrence, Just to let you know that the speech went down brilliantly and I really enjoyed delivering it.
Thanks again for you assistance.”
John B, Aug 2009
“It went fantastically well. After a short while I actually found myself enjoying it. Many of the audience came up to me afterwards and congratulated me on it. I can’t thank you enough.”
Matt B, Aug 2009
“I’m delighted with it… thank you for all of your time and effort.. lets hope I do it justice”
Steve B, Aug 2009
“Thank you so much for your guidance. The final draft is amazing and I absolutely love what you have done with the whole direction. I am really looking forward to delivering it now and feel more confident with having original material. Thanks again for all your help with this, I really am thrilled with it.”
Jon B, July 2009
“I appreciate enormously the help you gave me with the presentation of the speech. I only hope I can put into practise all the good things you taught me. I have been very impressed by your considerable abilities in putting a speech together and only wish I had met you earlier when I was in business.”
Martin S, July 2009
“Just fantastic!! The reception I received was overwhelming!! Thanks for everything!!”
Peter S, July 2009
“Thanks so much – absolutely spot on and the prompt cards are perfect.”
Marc E, July 2009
“Lawrence, it is so much better than anything Icould have done! I’m straight off to start practising.”
Dom B, July 2009
“It is simply outstanding”
Jay A, July 2009
“L, Speech went down amazing, you would of been proud of my delivery! Look forward to working with you soon.
Cheers”
Mark H, July 2009
“Speech was fantastic. Thanks again”
Justin T, July 2009
“Dear Lawrence,
You are an absolute star! If I say so myself, all worked really well. I was told that ”Speeches as good as that don’t come along very often- really excellent job- thank you for entertaining us so well!” Thank you for all your hard work and inspiration- really first class, Best regards”
CB, July 2009
“Lawrence, you really have done the most wonderful job. Everything about the speech is perfect and you have taken it to a new level. I cannot describe just how talented you are. Thank you.”
Martin S, June 2009
