~ Award-winning Actor
~ Television Host
~ Comedian
~ Economist
~ Novelist
~ Journalist
~ Political Commentator
Ben Stein is probably the closest
any man comes these days to being a true renaissance man. His financial
and economics work was cited in the efforts of the recent Nobel prize
winner in Economics, George Akerlof. He is also the host of the long
running comedy quiz show on Comedy Central, Win
Ben Stein's Money, a show that has won
seven Emmys. He has written hundreds of thousands of words about
financial fraud and investment policy, but two words made him a household
name: "Bueller" and "Anyone, anyone" (from his iconic role in Ferris Bueller's Day Off).
He has written novels that the New York
Times describes as "stunning," but what you have probably heard him talk
about recently are "dry eyes, red eyes, and clear eyes." He worked and
demonstrated and struggled for voting rights for African Americans, and he
also was a speech writer for Richard Nixon and for Gerald Ford. He
introduced the world to complex concepts of the politics of culture, but
he also introduced the world to Jimmy Kimmel and made possible The Man
Show.
Keynote Topics :
Ben Stein on Life - Ben Stein is a
profoundly unique individual who has had the good fortune to have "been
there and done that" in a myriad of professions that many of us only dream
about, see on television, or read about in the news. Ben Stein writes
speeches from scratch (as he did for two U.S. Presidents) to fit your
program perfectly. With expertise in everything from law to laughs, Ben
Stein's presentations will leave your audience with useful insight (if you
want it!) or simply great memories of a fun time had by all.
American Culture, Politics and Social Life
Ben Stein's quirky lectures are a fascinating foray into American culture,
politics, and social life. He is known for his deadpan sense of humor and
brilliant comedic timing, and audiences are thrilled to spend time with
one of the country's smartest, funniest, and most intriguing celebrities.
Known as a gadfly of the political right, Stein's lectures bring much
needed levity and humor to stuffy political debates and discussions.
Yes, You Can Still Retire Comfortably
- Based on his book, Ben outlines steps you can take today to
assure your future tomorrow. Backed up with facts and figures, he lays out
exactly how much you need to save in order to maintain your standard of
living, and how to invest your dollars to get the maximum return from your
savings. You won't want to retire until you've heard what Ben has to say.
Ben Stein offers
audiences laughter and insight, occasionally moving them to tears with his
touching and endearing anecdotes. Armed only with his curmudgeonly persona
and his offbeat, dry delivery, he tackles the economy and tells you how to
balance life's priorities while offering an eye-opening tour of life's
absurdities.
