I am a big fan of Bill Maher, and I’m sure to catch is weekly television show on HBO every Friday, called, Real Time with Bill Maher. It’s a humorous look at the week’s news, especially the political landscape, has he takes issue with just about everything that happened throughout the week. Of course, one of his favorite topics in targets right now, is the Republican presumptive nominee for president, Donald Trump.
But the show is also filled with a lot of great news and thought, featuring a guest a panelist, who really seem to be on top of things for the most part.
If you haven’t seen the show, give it a try one of these Friday nights. His show also includes a segment called “New Rules”, in which he really makes fun of a lot of interesting topics that come to is mind.
He also is the executive producer of a great show on HBO called Vice. It’s more of a documentary type of the show, and interesting interviews and segments of news from around the world. That’s really good!
Anyway, Bill Maher, may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but he’s one of the comics out there who really make you think and give you some different points of view and perspectives to think about.
This book that I just finished reading of his called “New Rules”, is just a collection of a lot of his writings that he is used on the television segment of New Rules. The weekly show keeps everything new and fresh, but this is a collection a goes back a few years.
Enjoy!
James Donaldson is a Washington State University graduate (’79). After an outstanding basketball career with WSU, he went on to play professional basketball in the NBA with the Seattle Supersonics, San Diego/L.A. Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and Utah Jazz. He also played for several teams in the European Leagues in Spain, Italy, and Greece, and he toured with The Harlem Globetrotters to wrap up his career. James was an NBA All-Star in 1988 while playing center for the Dallas Mavericks. In 2006, James was inducted into the Pac-10 Sports Hall of Fame and also the Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2010, James was elected as a board member for the NBA Retired Players Association.
James frequently conducts speaking engagements (motivational, inspirational, educational) for organizations, schools, and youth groups.
In 2010, James was the recipient of the NBA Legends of Basketball ABC Award, awarded for outstanding contributions in Athletics–Business–Community.
He believes in being a role model for success and professionalism to the scores of young people to whom he devotes so much of his time. He currently serves on several boards and committees and is a member of many organizations.
James believes in developing relationships that create a “Win-Win” environment for everyone involved, and in being the best he can be!
For more information about James Donaldson or to request he speak at your event, contact him at:
www.StandingAboveTheCrowd.com
JamesD@StandingAboveTheCrowd.com
1-800-745-3161 (voicemail & fax)
James Donaldson is the author of “Standing Above The Crowd” and “Celebrating Your Gift of Life” and founder of the Your Gift of Life Foundation which focuses on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, especially pertaining to our school aged children and men.
If you’re interested in having James come and speak to your group of young adults, business entrepreneurs, aspiring political and community leaders, and athletic teams, please contact him at jamesd@yourgiftoflife.org and or leave a personal message for him at 1-800-745-3161. Keep up with him and read about how he is reaching out and making a difference in the lives of so many around the world at www.yourgiftoflife.org
