Some
examples
Dr Peter
MacDonald (Scottish epidemiologist)
Simon appeared at a
nutritional conference and was introduced to delegates in
the conference programme as Dr Peter MacDonald, a leading
Scottish epidemiologist and author of a controversial new
book, 'Fast Food For Fitness'.
'Dr McDonald' mixed and
mingled with guests over coffee before his speech,
engaging them in amusing and provocative conversation
before delivering what initially appeared to be the sort
of speech you'd expect from a doctor at such a
conference. Then, the revelation began!
"Given
the limited time frame to prepare for your presentation,
the depth of knowledge regarding our industry and
products was all the more remarkable. Your impersonation
as Scottish doctor Peter MacDonald was unforgettable and
dare I say that the lasting memory that many of our
delegates have is the fact that they have never laughed
so much."
Gordon
Richards, AIM Australia Pty Ltd, Melbourne,
VIC
Dr Pieter Muller
(Swiss Economist)
Simon was introduced to
clients of a financial planning group as an eminent Swiss
economist to brief them on World economic performance and
outlook.
"As the
good doctor, Simon not only covered the real economic
data like a pro but also entertained and progressively
revealed that the good doctor was either slightly
eccentric or, as he finally and skilfully exposed, not
for real. The clients loved the evening. Simon is a
talented, intelligent and witty performer who has a
perfect sense of timing and also is a master mimic. We
would recommend him to anyone wanting something different
that is sure to please the audience."
Mark
O'Toole/Gordon Thoms, Godfrey Pembroke Limited,
Melbourne
Etienne Brenleur
(French financial planner)
Simon played a
representative from the French parent company of a
financial planning company at its annual conference. Some
delegates were asked by 'Etienne' to role-play a typical
client interview to demonstrate 'best Australian
practice', only to realise after a short while that their
legs were pulled in a big way!
"Your
impersonation of French Financial Adviser 'Etienne
Brenleur' is still being laughed about in our office - a
truly remarkable performance. The art of a hoax is the
gradual unveiling and you certainly handled that to
perfection."
Rob
Evers, Charter Financial Planning, part of
AXA
Dr Helmut Merger
(German management consultant)
'Dr Merger' who
was introduced to a company's sales team conference as a
consultant who had been working with the company's
managing director behind the scenes and who was
recommending an unpopular merger with their competitors
in order to gain economies of scale and increase
profitability! Almost caused uproar!
"Your
portrayal as Dr Helmut Merger got the conference off to a
wonderful start and injected the humour that is essential
at an event such as ours."
Anita
Wolfe, Sunspirit Aromatherapy, Byron Bay,
NSW
