Inspirational speaker Clive Gott has passed away suddenly. GSF President. Alan Stevens pays tribute
Clive Gott, my friend and fellow professional speaker, has passed away suddenly at all too young an age. Clive was, even amongst professional speakers, a remarkable man
Clive Gott, my friend and fellow professional speaker, has passed away suddenly at all too young an age. Clive was, even amongst professional speakers, a remarkable man. Here’s a few words of tribute to Clive from Graham Davies, FPSA:
‘Clive did not pass through life in shades of grey. In the same speech, he would take great delight in grabbing an audience by its throat, either inspiring and entertaining them or disturbing and upsetting them. Actually, it was usually all four at the same time. No-one slept while he was on stage.’
I agree completely. Clive was a great supporter of the Professional Speaking Association in the UK, as chapter leader and tireless worker. He spoke internationally, completed the Marathon Des Sables (134 miles across the Sahara), climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, and had countless adventures, all of which he recounted with enthusiasm and lust for life.
I remember him as opinionated, enthusiastic and challenging - everything a great speaker should be. The world is a poorer place without him.
Thank you Clive. May your inspiration live on.
Comment by Shelley Sykes on Feb 26, 2011
Oh my goodness! I’m shocked! My room buddy from New York! He came to my rescue when the hotel had overbooked my reservation. Clive practically proposed to his fellow speaking partner Elaine in New York during the NSA Convention planning his surprise, with me as his room buddy - He was such a romantic, planning gifts for Elaine on top of the Empire States building, with flowers, strawberries and diamond pendants… They fell in love as road warrior speakers and were true soul mates! I was so impressed!
Thankfully I was lucky to be able to get to know them both well and Elaine even flew to Sydney as my guest, my special friends.
Elaine will be devastated… Must phone her now!
Everybody do look after yourselves…
Shelley Sykes