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Cary, performing his
classic First Date
pantomime early in his
career. |
The most noteworthy aspect of
Cary would be regarding his unique
ability, best told by past critics
and clients:
When he was a teenager fresh out of
high school:
"This kid is dynamite. Boffo... He's classy. He's also extremely funny... His audiences are wowed. They're soaking up a great performance, live... The young man is funny, precise, startling. Moreover, he has presence. Real presence... It is a compliment to this city that such a talent blossomed here."
Wayne Lee, Editor of Cary's hometown newspaper, Simi Valley Enterprise
Still a teenager, only two weeks
into his national high school tours, by
school administrators:
"The best assembly we have had in 8
years! The students loved it - it
ran into lunch by choice of the
students."
"Magnificent! Totally captivated a difficult audience."
"Standing ovation after encore."
Partway through his career:
"Cary must be seen to be believed... He has the singular ability to accurately read his audience and tailor his presentation to their unique needs. I have seen him, without the assistance of props, make-up, costumes, or music, totally enrapture an audience for 45 minutes. He has such good control and rapport with his viewers that he can, at a moments notice, elicit the emotions of joy and laughter and in the next moment have them quiet and attentive as he changes the entire mood of his audience..."
Peter D. Peabody, Director of Activities, Moreau High, Hayward, CA
During the 90's:
"... They continued to marvel
at what he is capable of doing, and
talked of his performance with
fondness; fondness for him and what
he created within that magical hour.
Cary's finale, Gift of Life,
was spectacular and incredibility moving. I have never witnessed
our auditorium so mesmerized by anything."
Steven Southard,
Director of Activities,
Sonora High, Sonora, CA
"Brilliant doesn't say enough."
Dan Rentz, Director of Activities,
Eisenhower High, Rialto, CA
"No matter what I say to build Cary
up about how good he is, he will
surpass anything that I can put into
words."
Darrel Evans, Past ASB President,
Rancho Alamitos High School, CA
"Our students are a tough audience
to capture. Our staff was amazed at
how our usually rowdy audience
focused their attention - and became
completely silent."
Dan
Sullivan, Director of Activities,
Millikan High, Long Beach, CA (now
Principal at Trabuco Hills High)
"I was shocked. You had 900 students
for an hour plus, most sitting on
hardwood floor, and they were
spellbound."
John Neary, Principal, Clayton
Valley High, Concord, CA
Recent years:
"That was the most powerful
performance I've ever seen."
Jolene
Bevill, ASB Advisor, Skyview High,
Vancouver, WA
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Cary, performing
Gift
of Life at a
Youth
Conference. |
"I have never seen our members so
involved in the Keynote Speaker's
presentation before. The next
morning at our Advisor's Breakfast,
the advisors gave him another
standing ovation in addition to the
one all the members gave him at the
Opening Session... If you have
him, make sure he does The
Gift of Life. I actually had a lump in my throat when he
was done and I am one that does not show my emotion too often! If
there was a five star scale to rank Keynote Speakers, I would give
Cary six stars!"
Lloyd Devault, State Advisor, Florida HOSA (Health Occupation
Students of America)
"I just have
to say thank you again from the bottom of my heart for the
truly incredible performance you gave us... You are such a truly incredible man and
you are adored by so many. I have seen you perform a
number of times, and your Gift of Life piece
honestly moved me more than anyone or anything has for me
ever before in my life."
Jacy
LeDuc, 2005-2006 State President,
California Association of Student Councils
"Pay attention and
listen, as he speaks to your soul with the power of lions in a
language you have yet to understand."
Robert Manning, Theatre
Director and Cary's friend since high school |
