Personal Details
I have presented and performed on a 2 CD set "The Greatest Poems in the World by Robert Burns." See foot of this page for a link for information about this CD.
David runs seminars on Leadership, Burns'n'Business, based on the life and works of Robert Burns. This encompasses emotional intelligence. He also works his own agencies in Curtain Fabrics and Household textiles.
He is a founder member and past president of the Rotary Club of Carse of Stirling.
Member of the Incorporation of Tailors.
Freeman citizen of Glasgow but that does not entitle him to park on yellow lines.
His hobbies are attempting to play golf.
Collecting Scots Poetry.
Keeping his web site up to date www.robertburns.plus.com
He has an impressive c.v. on the Burns circuit.
A direct descendant on his mothers side of John Murdoch who was Burns tutor.
Past President of the Glasgow Haggis Club.
Past President of Glasgow and District Burns Association. Pres. In 1996 which was the 200th anniversary of Burns' death.
Was made Honorary President of Greenock Burns Club in 2004, The Mother Club which dates back to 1801.
Director of the Jean Armour Burns Houses.
Past Director of Burns House Mauchline Tryst Ltd which is a Museum. Was involved in the £500,000 restoration and the subsequent sale to East Ayrshire Council in 2003.
Has recently recorded a double CD of Burns Poems.
TV appearances on BBC, Channel 4 and ITN worldwide.
Interviewed on Burns on Radio 4, Dublin Radio and also for BBC Radio Newcastle who did not understand a word and for Radio Bis, Poland who understood every word.
Recorded Burns poems on tape for the National Institute of the Blind.
Currently compiling a history of the Glasgow Haggis Club.
Compiled the Daily Record and Sunday Mail booklet "Songs and verse for a Burns Supper" which sold 10,000 copies in 4 weeks. This was due to the fact that they were only 25p and that the papers gave him free advertising space.
Helped Linn Records market the complete works of Burns Songs.
Spoke at the first Burns Supper on board the Britannia unfortunately the Queen could not make it that night.
He has spoken at over 250 Burns Suppers.
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SYNOPSIS OF SPEECHES
Immortal Memory
A personal insight into the man, his life, his works, his ideals, his poetry and songs.
A moving tribute to Scotland's most famous son.
Speakers Dinners
I have spoken at a range of venues throughout the U.K.
The spoken word can inspire and motivate, enlighten and influence, humour and delight. It can be delivered with great passion and fury, humility, modesty and wit. That is why I believe that it is what you say and the way that you say it, that is all important.
I am always delighted to be involved in whether it is an awards ceremony, a conference, a seminar, a sports dinner, a product launch, business lunch or even a private function.
I also have access to top quality speakers and singers to enable me to provide the complete package of entertainment for your function.
Burns'n'Business. A Leadership Seminar.
This Leadership seminar intertwines the life and work of the Poet Robert Burns with recent Harvard Business School research on Leadership and Emotional Intelligence.
Using Burns life, work and words, we search for meaning and lessons on leadership roles in the world today.
The Toast to the Lassies
Well. Of course this speech is included also. My wife told me to include this!!!!!
Poetry
Recitations of an unforgettable Tam o'Shanter, various other Burns poems and/or a host humorous Scots poems.
Golf Clubs
With so many Golf Clubs approaching their centenary year and looking for something special for that evening this speech is to be recommended. I thought that if the game originated in Scotland then the earliest poems would emanate from there also. I have unearthed many interesting facts about the rules, origins and idiosyncrasies of the game. I also have, not only the first mention of Golf in a poem but the very first poem ever written about the game of golf. This is an interesting and entertaining talk about the game of Golf which is presented with a different content than the usual Golf stories. If you are interested in Golf then you should not miss the opportunity to hear this speech
Tam o'Shanter Slides
I also have presentation slides of Tam o'Shanter.These slides are in cartoon form and were drawn by Joseph Denham Shearer.
The Art Of Joseph
Shearer
Joseph Shearer was an illustrator for the Disney Corporation and was involved in most of their big blockbuster cartoon films. He later became head illustrator for Hanna Barbera and was involved with Scooby Doo and a later series of the Flintstones in the 1970s. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear the poem with visual effects, most of which are hilarious.You really should see these, I can promise you an unforgettable experience. Joseph Denham Shearer has kindly granted permission to display these slides on this web site.
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