Comments on: Olympic Speech by John Furlong Gets Gold

By: Rosie

Rosie — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 01:52:01 +0000

Am very excited to start your program.

By: Shirley L.

Shirley L. — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 17:17:44 +0000

Hello Per, Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family to,May God be present at the table to. Thanks for all your e.mails and lessons on singing,love them i do love to sing as you know,am alot in Karaoke and myspace to.Thanks and i do agree with most of the readers. Shirley.

By: dave

dave — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 16:27:51 +0000

i have done album but also got audion dec britans got tallent

By: Geneva Neale

Geneva Neale — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:50:53 +0000

I am amazed that you captured the elements of the most touching happening in Olympics histories. "Nodar Kumaritashvli," dies as he practices for the sports he loved, his name is mentioned, the crowds honored not only him but his country's team of sports men and women, young adults and athletes medal hopefuls. "Through our example tonight and over the 16 days to come our children will begin to dream and believe in what is possible. Lives of great significance begin with a spark, a nudge, a gesture. Together let us touch as many as we can, while we can." Amazing Winter Olympics. As a Canadian. Per. I am touched. My son jacksoul died as the result of an 2007 Scooter accident. Canada lost one its greatest THREE times JUNO AWARDS singer, Haydain Neale, lead singer, jacksoul R&B band in 2009. He Sang Canada's Anthem to open many Blue Jays' base ball games over the years. b. September 3, 1970 – d. November 22, 2009.

By: Bob Lord

Bob Lord — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:54:07 +0000

Yes, good stuff, but do we sometimes forget the courage and example of those who do not get medals, money or fame? Those 'carers' for example may not sing in a soaring manner or have fabulous bodies or skills but can be even mors inspiring if we get to notice them. Theirs is a truly inspiring music.

By: Brenda Lewis

Brenda Lewis — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:15:27 +0000

I loved the idea expressed that "Lives of great significance begin with a spark, a nudge, a gesture." Thanks Per, for helping us nurture our sparks with confidence to try and the encouragement to allow our sparks to turn into those flames of real motivation and action. I'll probably never meet you but I can truly say, you've encouraged me to not only begin but not give up on endeavors important to me.
Thank you

By: Susie Kay

Susie Kay — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:14:10 +0000

Hi
Thank you for putting up the whole speech. I had made a note of the last sentence 'Lives of great significance…' and wanted to check it for accuracy. It is a quote I am likely to use again!
Cheers
Susie

By: Michael DeBaets

Michael DeBaets — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:43:19 +0000

Thank you for posting this, Per.
"magic that causes the athletes of the world to soar and the rest of us to dream"
That was my very favorite line.

By: Richard Calvert

Richard Calvert — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:11:09 +0000

Unfortunately I wasn't able to see the opening ceremony, because we were celabrating my sister-in-Law's birthday, but the speech that I have just read, is a speech that could have been said by a ruler of the world, by a man who has felt love and a man who feels the sadness of the world by so many people.
It is a pity that we haven't learnt how to share life, happiness and love throughout the world.

By: Susan Strick

Susan Strick — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:33:14 +0000

as a classical singer, i was sadly disappointed in the one representative of that style in the olympic opening ceremonies — the "olympic anthem". i felt that the performer exemplified a lot of the negative stereotypes of classical singing, seeming pompous, phony; a superficial display of a strong voice but lacking in a sense of expressiveness or naturalness. "classical" singing does not have to be this way! what did you all think?