As much as my brother Robert Fripp is internationally-known for his brilliance with the guitar… he is a superb and entertaining speaker. Brother Robert and I are in Washington DC speaking to the American Payroll Association’s Congress. Enjoy: This week Brother Robert and I are speaking to the American Payroll Association’s Congress. Their theme is […]
Read More...Robert Fripp and Fallen Fire Fighters Foundation
Brother also says, “It is not necessary to be cheerful.
It is not necessary to feel cheerful.
But look cheerful.”
Watch Alfie G. Fripp On BBC “This Morning”
Alfie Fripp, a former squadron leader from Bournemouth, is is the oldest surviving and longest serving British POW. Held during World War II in the Nazi prisoner-of-war camp Stalag Luft III, Alfie Fripp is a Veteran of the Great Escape. He is “Uncle Bill” to Robert Fripp and Patricia Fripp.
Read More...Pop Icon, Toyah Willcox Takes New Band on the Road
Enjoy this “newspaper clipping” from the CoventryTelegraph.net, February 19, 2010 about my sister-in-law, Toyah Willcox, pop music icon; it also talks about my brother, legendary guitarist Robert Fripp.
Read More...Bill “Alfie” Fripp, The Oldest Surviving & Longest Serving British POW
This text and these images are excerpted from my brother’s diary during a recent visit with my family in England to record an oral history from my Uncle Bill “Alfie” Fripp, Britain’s oldest surviving and longest serving POW of WWII. ————————————————————————————- Robert Fripp’s Diary – Tuesday 1st September, 2009 09.03 – DGM HQ. During the sitting, […]
Read More...Robert Fripp’s Quotes in Guitar Column
This came up in my Google Alerts for my brother Robert Fripp on Guitar Column. Robert Fripp, more famously known as the guitarist of King Crimson, is a musical iconoclast. His philosophical approach to guitar playing and guitar education gives us much needed food for thought, far removed from the humdrum of just pickin’ and […]
Read More...So you want to be an executive speech coach do you?
Last week I received an email asking, “I would like to know your rates and process for executive speech coaching.” I responded, “That all depends on my client’s situation. Our first logical step is to have a conversation. Based on your experience and budget I can advise you.” Next, she admitted she wanted to do […]
Read More...Executive Speech Coach’s sister-in-law Toyah Willcox
You may have read about my brother Robert Fripp performing in Estonia for the celebration of their independence. I read this on his wife Toyah’s blog. Excuse me for being a proud sister-in-law, but is amazing, beautiful, and multifaceted in her talent. She can sing, act, write, be an amazing talk show guest or host. […]
Read More...Executive Speech Coach, Legendary Guitarist & British Bird Trivia
In case you want some interesting trivia for your next cocktail party, my brother Robert Fripp told me. In England there are 120-130 million birds. There are also 5-8 million cats. Each year British cats kill 50-80 million birds. Not sure how you will slip it into the conversation. It will impress any of your British […]
Read More...Effective Public Speaking: Robert Fripp speaks about Heroes
My brother Robert Fripp and his wife Toyah Willcox are performing for the President of Estonia as part of their celebration of their independence. Meanwhile I am in Milwaukee speaking with Heartland Advisers. Great company! They were recognized in August 2008 as a “Top Milwaukee Workplace” by The Business Journal…and their 50 employees. As part of […]
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