Mack Dryden

Mack Dryden's Key Accomplishments Include . . .
When groups want a message with their merriment, Mack is the Motivational Humorist they call. Creating hilarious custom humor for each client comes naturally to the former staff writer for Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher, and his stories of surviving two battles with cancer, a stay in an African prison, and "the sharks in showbiz who stab you in the front" are as inspiring as they are laugh-out-loud funny.

Several years ago, after hearing of Mack's harrowing survival stories, a friend asked him to speak to a group of graduating students. Mack's presentation was so moving and funny that he was asked to speak to other groups, and since then has shared his inspiring story and unique, clean humor with thousands at corporate and association meetings nationwide. His ability to create custom comedy constantly amazes. As one client put it, "You took a dry subject like manufacturing software and made it funny-like you'd been in the industry yourself!"

From humble beginnings as "the funniest paper mill employee in Mississippi," Mack became a professional comedian whose talent and perseverance eventually got him hand-picked by Bill Maher to write on the acclaimed show. As a performer, he's appeared on The Tonight Show with both Johnny Carson and Jay Leno, many other TV shows and movies, including JAG and a recurring role as a judge on ABC's The Guardian.

• Laugh to the Top: A Hilarious Guide to Achieving Your Goals
  

  In his uniquely humorous and engaging style, Mack will give your group all the laughs and motivation they need to re-invigorate their lives, bounce back from defeat ("Falling on your face is still moving forward!"), and reach for loftier goals than ever. His practical seven-step formula for achieving personal and professional goals has garnered nothing but rave reviews, and Mack always writes an appropriate amount of special custom material for every client free of charge!

• Celebrating Cancer Survival: Live Happy, Laugh Loud
  

  The funniest two-time cancer survivor in the country inspires and motivates with his hilarious stories of beating the Grim Reaper twice in his uniquely warm, family-friendly style. Cancer survivors and care-givers howl with laughter and leave refreshed, thoroughly entertained, and re-energized to pursue new goals and lend support to victims of this cruel disease.

• The Perfect Host
  

  When your awards show, general session, or other event needs a professional to keep it light and lively, Mack is unsurpassed in providing exactly the right balance of taking care of business and getting the laughs.

• Managing Transition with A Chuckle
  

  When companies and associations struggle to keep their people happy and productivity high in this environment of rapid change, managers need tools they can use to do exactly that. Mack's well-researched presentation using the latest proven techniques will give them the practical tools they need to weather transitions-and of course make them laugh while they learn.

"Thanks for the wonderful job you did for us at the SBC Global Pinnacle Club Awards.You were extremely professional, flexible, and got huge laughs, but were mostly concerned in doing what was right for our program. Thanks for a great job!"

---Alan Williams, VP Human Resources

"Mack spoke to.500 cancer survivors and their caregivers.and was an excellent fit for our audience.entertaining, knowledgeable, (with) an important message, using laughter as an inspiration. I would highly recommend Mack!"

---Pamela J. Foley, Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center

"Mack was absolutely wonderful! He tailored his clean, funny material for cancer survivors and our area, and was huge hit with the audience!"

---Kevin Platé, Blumenthal Cancer Center

".intricately entwined with (Mack's) humor-not just smiles, but good old fashioned laughing-were stories and anecdotes that were both poignant and insightful and left the audience with a pertinent message."

---Joseph W. Bretz, St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL

"You helped us address a very serious subject in a fun and enjoyable manner.I have heard nothing but rave reviews .I hope we can work with you in the future."

---Robin Sitver, Pfizer

"Mack presented a wonderful, thought-out and prepared message.some of his funniest and best received comments were from the information we provided him. we couldn't be happier."

--- Rick Murray, President, Arizona Dental Association

"The personalized humor really sets you apart from 99% of the speakers out there.and I still hear people quoting you. You lightened our load and then lightened our hearts!"

--- Lori Garvey, MEd, Nat'l Womens' Surgical Project