"The great escape": Mike Garry at TEDxOldham

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[@jimmyfairhurst9862]

Just insanely talented and charismatic ...and bang on the money!

[@adamlawrence579]

I got to see Mike Garry a few weeks ago and was in awe of his talent and his words deeply moved me on many levels and this talk has done the same, his words have inspired me once more, everyone should share this talk, as every parent needs to hear what he has to say.

[@utawkinterme9428]

Glad I came upon this talk. I am sure after five minutes with a class he could cut right through the bull and swagger and find the gem within. I read somewhere that young people need a good listening to. It would be good if they could find someone like him to listen to them. Loved, "That's what me Mam taught me." This man is an enricher and that is such a gift to the world. Thank God for him and his Mam.

[@leebirchenough9189]

wise words from a great man

[@andytruett4443]

As a teacher I can only echo Mike’s thoughts on our educational system and how youngsters are viewed by too many. Wish he was my head teacher

[@utawkinterme9428]

Beautiful poem about his Mam. We all need that type of mentor.

[@SikanderAli007]

this is pretty cool...