Joan Detz, nationally known author, speechwriter, and speechwriting coach, recently offered these thoughts on the quality of Tim Hayes’ work as an accomplished speechwriter:  “Over the years, Tim has attended several of my speechwriting seminars.  He brings professionalism, dedication and skill to his work.  I cited one of his speeches in CAN YOU SAY A FEW WORDS? (St. Martin’s Press, 2^nd Edition, 2006).  The excerpt (which appears on page 40) offers an example of very good speechwriting…and serves as a model for other speechwriters.”