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Richard and his poignant and motivational story have been featured on countless television appearances across the country. In 1993, PBS television filmed a documentary about this heartwarming story. Richard has also been written about in numerous magazines, newspapers and books.
Richard N. Henson has been an educator, basketball coach and principal. With the success of the broom shop he has been able to fulfill a life long desire to be an entertainer. With his ability as a speaker and storyteller, he uses events and stories from his childhood, his coaching and teaching background and as well as his travels as a broommaker. Richard paints a picture with words as he tells stories, makes a point and motivates the audience with laughter. With his southern charm and personality Richard captivates his audience with stories and messages that allow the audience the reflect, remember and laugh. He even performs a one man stage show called, "Brooms, Bootsie and Me", complete with costume and music, which is a lighthearted, nostalgic story of not only his family, but life in small town, rural America. In the show Richard even makes a broom as he performs and gives it away to a member of the audience at the conclusion.
Richard N. Henson is now in demand as a motivational speaker, humorist and storyteller for the corporate business world, school systems, civic organizations, historic sites and gatherings of all kinds. He has recently performed at places like Club Celebrity in Branson, MO (where he brought the house down), the Grand Casino in Tunica, MS, Moulton,AL; Jackson,MS; Little Rock, AR and all over the United States.
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