Imagine your guests sitting down for lunch or dinner as their server approaches the table to refresh the water glass. Filling the glass to the absolute brim from a height of two and a half feet, your guest is asked, “Is that enough water for you?” by a completely straight faced waiter. Imagine the same waiter returning to the table throughout the meal and becoming more eccentric with each visit. In this first segment of his presentation Rick Lewis plays the role of an utterly inept server who breaks every rule of normal and expected behavior. By the end of the meal your guests have leaned to the left or right at least a dozen times to whisper to the person sitting next to them, “Did you just see what I saw?” The result? Your guests connect with each other and they also begin a journey of awareness into how the unspoken rules of our culture shape our lives. Suddenly an announcement is made by the hotel management. They have asked the new waiter to come forward and apologize for his behavior. Nervously arriving on stage, the waiter stammers for words, but he is interrupted by a broadcast of show tunes over the loudspeakers. He is taken over by the mood of the music. As he sheds his uniform, the bright jersey of Rick the entertainer is revealed. Your audience will finally realize that the waiter is actually their headline act. Rick uses his training as a performer and comedian to captivate and delight your guests. A master of audience participation, Rick gets your crowd completely involved in his circus stunts and comedy routines. As he balances objects, juggles and mounts a unicycle that is 12 feet tall, your audience gets the laughs and a powerful message at the same time. reaking the right rules is essential for organizational excellence. The audience members are participants in Rick's message before it even begins. By the end of his comedy show Rick has the undivided attention of your audience. Once the stage show has concluded Rick will transition into his speaking presentation. The theme of excellence is approached from a refreshing perspective. Intelligent misbehavior is the foundation of personal and organizational success. As a professional misbehaver and author of "7 Rules You Were Born to Break", Rick will share his unique approach to unleashing both individual and organizational potential. Prior to the event Rick will conference with your group to understand your meeting objectives and tailor his speaking element to focus on the rule your organization could most benefit from breaking. Rick Lewis provides a keynote experience that uses world class entertainment and fun to drive home a practical and powerful message. Breaking the right rules is essential for excellence. Rick Lewis' presentation is a standalone product that will inspire your audience to take positive action in their own lives and in your organization. For groups wishing to maximize return on their presentation investment, Rick's book is a value add that will guide attendees to sustained change. Titles The World's Funniest Waiter The Perception of Safety Break a Rule Topics Humor, Entertainment, Team Building, Networking Click topic above to see more speakers on that topic Speaker's Asking Fee Range $7,500 - $9,999 Click on fee range to see more speakers. This is the starting keynote fee range - other programs may be higher. State BC, CANADA Click on state above to see more speakers from that state. Fees The fee range quoted means the speaker's fee starts somewhere within that range. Note that speaker's fees are subject to change and some speakers may have special fee quotes.

TESTIMONIALS: "The World's Funniest Waiter was not only original and captivating and a memorable close for our meeting, your performance also highlighted one of the attributes we discussed at the meeting - imagination. You were hilarious and people were still talking about the performance long afterward." - GE Plastics Americas "To date this has been our most successful show as it relates to overall satisfaction and interaction from the audience." - The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas "He performs a wonderful juggling act and had his audience enthralled with his show." - Concert Properties LTD "If you're considering using the services of this extraordinary entertainer, don't hesitate. The world's Funniest Waiter routine is one-of-a-kind, full of skill and packed with original and engaging humor. We especially appreciated Rick's ability to interact with the audience so effortlessly, his playful use of volunteers made it feel as though the show belonged to everyone." - Delmar Learning "Rick was a hit the minute he stepped foot on stage. He had the crowd rolling in the aisles and wanting more. Every aspect of the show was fun and energetic." - Memorable Meetings ""Here it is days later and our associates are still buzzing about how much fun they had and how much they enjoyed your performance. Thanks again for the great show." - Interlake Material Handling Solutions