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"You inspired me when you came to my school on Martin Luther King Day. You're hilarious and i love your book, My Success Journal!!!!!"
Rian W.
Student
Milton Hershey School
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"Dear Mr. Duncan,
Remember me? I'm the one who won the book when you spoke at our school, Central High School.
Your speech was tight. Earlier this week they told us that we was going to have to listen to another speaker and all of us were like come on, not again!
We been listening to all kinds of speakers. They was all talking about the same thing and I didn't want to sit through no long boring speech.
But as soon as we checked you out me and my friends could tell that you was kinda different...
All of us were glad you didn't stand there preaching about what we was supposed do. For the first time ever I felt like I was the one in control of my life and I could
do whatever I wanted to as long as I made the right choices.
...nobody fell asleep. You made it fun, and not boring and I hope my friends realize what can happen when they make the wrong choices. I was wondering why they called you the inspiration now I see why. I've never heard a speaker like you bro. Thanks and I hope you come back again."
Marcus
Student
Central High School
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"...you are an exceptional speaker with the ability to really connect with our young people in special way. You did an outstanding job of reinforcing and driving home the principles we want to instill in our cadets.
Our cadets have found your book, My Success Journal for Young People, to be inspiring and insightful. It’s a great resource for helping them to create a plan for accomplishing their goals. The tools that you shared with them, as well your professionalism and character, are something that all of our cadets around the country could benefit from.
I look forward to having you back again."
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Stone Mountain Middle School
"I enjoyed how he kept the crowd alive. He put stuff in a way that kids and adults can understand." --Isaiah
"He liked to talk with excitement. He enjoyed speaking to us." --Badou
"What I like about his speech was that he was being honest with things." --Jordan
"I like that he treated us like grown ups and not kids." --Nicole
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"Al, you were absolutely fantastic as our commencement speaker. You had the rapt attention of the students, parents, and faculty. You were entertaining and the message was direct and challenging. I salute you and what you are doing to make a difference in our children's lives.
Thanks,"
Shelia Johnson
Northcutt Elementary
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"Dear Mr. Duncan,
Thank you so much for coming to speak to us at Youth Day!
Not only were our young people inspired, but so were the staff members in attendance.
You spoke to the youth on their level and it meant a lot to them. They were impressed by your caring and fun-loving attitude towards them. I appreciate your words of encouragement and kindness.
You are the best and most well received motivational speaker we’ve ever had. The youth expressed how much they enjoyed hearing you speak (and sing!)
Again, thank you!"
Shaunda Guidroz
Youth Program Coordinator
Vernon Career Solutions, Inc.
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"Al,
On behalf of the Southwest DeKalb PTSA and community, thanks for being the keynote speaker at our 10th annual Academic Banquet last week. The event was a great success. We recognized 611 students who are high academic achievers and we had a full house with more than 700 people in attendance to hear your presentation.
Your comments were well-delivered and very well received. You made a very positive impression on the students and were able to engage them in your talk, even though it was a packed house crowd.
A number of the parents and other adults in attendance also commented that your presentation gave them something to think about too!
Thanks again."
Wayman Smith
South West Dekalb PTSA
Enrollment Services
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"Al, you are doing wonderful things for our young people. What you are doing will help people begin to think."
Marva Collins
Legendary Educator, Author, and subject of the major motion picture
The Marva Collins Story
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"We had Al Duncan come out yesterday. He was PHENOMENAL! The kids loved him, the teachers loved him, and the administrators loved him."
Miranda Combs
Graduation Coach
Ninth Grade Academy Coordinator
Lithia Springs High School
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“I liked Mr. Duncan because he kept it real. I liked his stories. Most of the time speakers make me feel like I'm getting a lecture but he was down to earth. He helped me to understand that life is all about choices and that I always have a choice. I like that because I feel like sometimes adults can't understand us. But he knows were we are coming from. I wish Mr. Duncan was my big brother."
Rasheda Wells
Student
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“This is best by far the BEST speaker we've had on our campus. His message was important, presented clearly and we had nothing but positive remarks from the parents and students that heard his presentation."
Jack Liston
Guidance Counselor
Lamar County Comprehensive H.S.
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"Al Duncan was our speaker, and he was the best EVER. He did a great job."
Sister Helen McCulloch, RSCJ
Arch Bishop Carroll High School
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his words that he said..and he was a bunch if fun. he was amazing!"
Wayne
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WCHS
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1. Thousands of young people around the world call Al fun, inspiring, and cool.
2. He gets to know them personally.
Al hangs out with everybody BEFORE and AFTER the event so that young people can talk to him and ask him any questions they want to ask.
3. Al reveals powerful strategies and proven techniques that help young people deal with issues that are important to THEM.
4. Young people appreciate his transparency and honesty. They say: "Real talk--that's what he gives us. Not just a 'you can do anything' speech."
5. He is an amazing storyteller. They are absolutely enthralled and entertained.
6. He stays in contact with them. Al receives dozens of emails per week from young people and he personally responds to any young person that contacts him.
7. Al doesn't give speeches. Whether it is 5 young people or 5000 (yes, he regularly speaks to audiences that size), he has interactive, engaging conversations that challenge young people to think and perform on a different level.
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