Leonard Ryzman is the author of several inspirational non-fiction books, including 'Amer I CAN' and 'Make Your Own Rainbow' which has been published in translation throughout Asia. He has also written humorously for magazines, newspapers,theater and radio, as well as covering serious matters such as sport. If you don't think sport is serious, just check out Melbourne, Australia where it is a religion. When not writing, Ryzman gives entertaining and uplifting keynote addresses at conferences. These are gatherings of people who singly can do nothing, but together are able to decide that nothing can be done. His advice to budding writers and speakers is the same: "If at first you DO succeed, try not to look astonished." Also,"Don't use a big word when a diminutive one will suffice." He has interviewed a wide variety of inspiring people from all walks of life, from whom he has learned some invaluable lessons. He says he learned from Jack Nicholson not to name drop. His specialty is helping people believe in themselves and convert the negative into positive. Organizations have also engaged his expertise in the use of humor for effective training and speaking. When starting out, Ryzman had some screenplay ideas for Hollywood, where all things are created sequel. He contacted a major movie studio, telling them what he could do; and they replied, telling him what he could do. In his next phase, he spent time alone in the woods, going places where few had gone before and facing seemingly impossible challenges. Unfortunately, he did all that while playing golf. Then, one day, he was struck by enlightening. He drew from his experience and research as a non-fiction writer on success and wellbeing, together with his work as a humorist, and delved into the area of 'faction'. The result is his acclaimed book, 'The Laugh Supper', which is a time-defying dialogue of wit and wisdom. Ryzman believes that if he has been able to give just one person an idea, or make just one reader laugh, then he's in big trouble.