CLAY STAFFORD
BLURBS

"I would like to personally commend you 
for the terrific, professional presentation."
- Gary L. Anderson, Department of the Army
U.S. Department of Defense

"Clay’s presentation fulfilled our organization’s mission:
encouraging, educating, and empowering writers."
- Kathy Rhodes, Treasurer
Council for the Written Word

"Valuable knowledge that will certainly benefit."
- Greer Carlisle, Senior Vice-President, First Tennessee Bank

"I take great pleasure in recommending 
Clay Stafford."
-Kandell Bentley-Baker, Miami-Dade 
Community College

"It is my distinct pleasure to recommend 
Clay Stafford for positions relating to the 
motion picture industry."
-Paul N. Lazarus, III, Director
Motion Picture Program, University of Miami

"We are very happy to recommend the 
services of Clay Stafford as an instructor 
and seminar leader."
-Ginny Reese, University of Tennessee

"What a wonderful Workshop!
Thanks to your contribution, our Fall Writers Seminar
was a great success.
As always, your presentation set an 
energetic and professional tone
for the day's content."
-Laurie Kay, Council for the Written Word

"Clay has inspired hundreds of young careers 
and offered practical direction in attaining 
their goals."
-Lynn Stallings, The Atlanta Workshop Players

"Mr. Stafford’s organizational ability and eye 
for detail proved to be a great asset to our 
company."
-Patricia Dunne, Marketing Coordinator
Cancer Screening Services

"With delight and pleasure, we watched this 
young man develop in the way that described 
Christ’s maturing process:  …in wisdom and 
stature, and in favor with God and man 
(Luke 2:52)."
-Gene Arnold, Encouragement Ministries

"Clay Stafford’s preparation and knowledge
of his subject were superior."
- Kathy Rhodes, Treasurer
Council for the Written Word

"The comments received from the audience 
were positive and inspiring."
-Ray Brooks, Financial Executives Institute

"The whole day was a success, largely due to 
Mr. Stafford's inspiring keynote speech."
-Marilyn M. Fisher, Ph.D., Council for the Written Word

"Clay Stafford’s preparation and knowledge 
of his topics were superior."
- Jane Tyler, Board Member
Williamson County Arts Council

"I wish to personally extend my thanks for 
your support in this production."
-Gwendolyn Jennings Kidney
Dade County Public Schools

"There are actually many roles Clay could 
fill adeptly."
-Kandell Bentley-Baker
Miami-Dade Community College

"Expert in screenwriting."
-Anthony T. Allegro, University of Miami

"Mr. Stafford demonstrated an unusual 
degree of creativity and professionalism."
-Paul N. Lazarus, III, Director
Motion Picture Program, University of Miami

"Clay is innovative, a skilled communicator,
and his material met the needs of our audience."
- Kathy Rhodes, Treasurer
Council for the Written Word

"It is indeed a great pleasure for me to 
recommend someone I can highly and 
honestly endorse."
-Nancy Lane Wright, Dance Theatre Workshop

"For those of us working on the new Wolfson 
film and video school, Clay was extremely 
helpful as a consultant, reviewing curriculum 
and generating innovative ideas for instruction."
-Kandell Bentley-Baker
Miami-Dade Community College

"Clay Stafford was an outstanding student 
leader."
-Rex Davis, Boyd-Buchanan School

"Outstanding."
-Marilyn M. Fisher, Ph.D., Council for the Written Word

"Clay Stafford’s manner is always professional."
-Ginny Reese, University of Tennessee

"Clay is extremely diligent, hardworking, 
honest."
-Richard Charles Wolfe
Bedzow, Korn, Kan & Glaser, Attorneys at Law

"Clay’s work product was of the highest order 
and each screenplay that he undertook added 
further distinction to his name at the 
University of Miami."
-Paul N. Lazarus, III, Director
Motion Picture Program, University of Miami

"Clay has the ability to present materials
in a way that grasps the listener’s attention."
- Kathy Rhodes, Treasurer
Council for the Written Word

"I have no doubt that Clay would make an 
excellent faculty member."
-Kandell Bentley-Baker
Miami-Dade Community College

"Clay’s work was excellent and certainly on 
equal footing with the best production students 
in the M.F.A. program."
-Anthony T. Allegro, University of Miami

"Clay has been consistently cooperative and 
willing to work with our staff within the 
parameters of our department and has 
correspondingly been sensitive to our 
particular objectives."
-Ginny Reese, University of Tennessee

"Clay distinguished himself by performing 
admirably in all assigned areas as well as 
seizing the initiative on his own."
-Paul N. Lazarus, III, Director
Motion Picture Program, University of Miami

"What a joyful opportunity it is to recommend 
such a fine, versatile, articulate master teacher!"
-Lynn Stallings, The Atlanta Workshop Players

"His ability to fulfill his audience’s needs, 
to make his presentations warm, friendly and enlightening, and to 
never condescend even though he has a 
great fund of information at his fingertips, 
make him a very valuable speaker."
-Marilyn M. Fisher, Ph.D., Council for the Written Word

"Mr. Stafford’s willingness to take on any new 
project with a positive attitude and his bright, 
humorous personality made him a welcome 
addition to our working environment."
-Patricia Dunne, Marketing Coordinator
Cancer Screening Services

"Since the days of his early youth, Clay has 
been an encouragement to many people and a 
role model for the young to follow."
-Gene Arnold, Encouragement Ministries

"We appreciate your tailoring your remarks to 
fit our audience, which included 15-year-olds to 
90-somethings.  We look forward to having you 
return, and will gladly recommend you to other 
groups."
-Peggy Phelps, College Grove 
Senior Enrichment Center

"I believe that everyone walked away with a 
better understanding of how the mind works 
and how they can learn to focus on how to 
discover their own niche in this complex world 
we live in today."
-Ray Brooks, Financial Executives Institute

"Clay Stafford is a truly gifted, well-organized, 
and intelligent scholar in his field."
-Nancy Lane Wright, Dance Theatre Workshop

"Clay’s knowledge of and experience in the 
industry is extensive."
-Kandell Bentley-Baker
Miami-Dade Community College

"Clay’s energetic style, enthusiasm for the subject matter, and
scholarly presentation resulted in a successful workshop."
-Kathy Rhodes, Treasurer
 Council for the Written Word

"Clay’s patience and understanding with 
undergraduates led us to hire him."
-Paul N. Lazarus, III, Director
Motion Picture Program, University of Miami

"Clay was obviously very talented in almost 
all areas of the fine arts."
-Rex Davis, Boyd-Buchanan School

"I know when a speaker has students in his or her grasp; 
Mr. Stafford did.  
Their attention never wavered."
-Marilyn M. Fisher, Ph.D., Council for the Written Word

"Clay’s work was both disciplined and 
imaginative and always reflected his usual 
enthusiasm for whatever task he places before 
himself to be accomplished."
-Anthony T. Allegro, University of Miami

"Clay will make a fine addition to any 
production team."
-Richard Charles Wolfe
Bedzow, Korn, Kan & Glaser, Attorneys at Law

"Clay has the ability to present materials in 
a way that grasps the listener’s attention."
- Jane Tyler, Board Member
Williamson County Arts Council

"Clay is easy to work with and attuned to 
our specific needs."
-Ginny Reese, University of Tennessee

"Clay has an infectious enthusiasm that would 
motivate students and generate energy among 
other faculty."
-Kandell Bentley-Baker
Miami-Dade Community College

"I have had the opportunity to view many of 
the television programs that Mr. Stafford has 
produced, directed and written.  In each 
instance, it is my opinion that he maintained a 
degree of professionalism and creative thrust 
uncommon in this market."
-Paul N. Lazarus, III, Director
Motion Picture Program, University of Miami

"We are proud to have had you on the Army Team.  
We look forward to working with you again."
- Gary L. Anderson, Department of the Army
U.S. Department of Defense

"From my personal observations after 
attending his lectures, I can personally attest 
that his approach to his seminars and workshops 
was extremely professional and students 
responded exceptionally well to his presentations."
-Nancy Lane Wright, Dance Theatre Workshop

"The courses Clay has taught have been well-
organized and outlined in syllabus format."
-Ginny Reese, University of Tennessee

"Participants wrote about him enthusiastically, 
stressing how much he knew and 
how well he presented his body of knowledge.  
But just as important, they wrote comments which told of his 
friendly, outgoing, and relaxed demeanor."
-Marilyn M. Fisher, Ph.D., Council for the Written Word

"Clay is quite polished and articulate."
-Kandell Bentley-Baker
Miami-Dade Community College

"An outstanding candidate for any work in 
the media."
-Anthony T. Allegro, University of Miami

"I have received many positive comments 
from both students and teachers."
-Susan Blair, Boyd-Buchanan

"Our performers have benefited from Clay’s 
classes in all facets of television, film and 
commercial acting, music videos styles and 
audition techniques.  The response has been 
overwhelmingly positive."
-Lynn Stallings, The Atlanta Workshop Players

"Clay's morals have always been and remain 
very high."
-Gene Arnold, Encouragement Ministries

"Your organization of material and use of 
various references you quoted made your 
presentation come alive for the audience."
-Ray Brooks, Financial Executives Institute

"Mr. Stafford always fulfilled whatever 
measure of ability that was required and he 
often exceeded the need."
-Patricia Dunne, Marketing Coordinator
Cancer Screening Services

"The final outcome is a most professional 
effort.  I am very impressed!"
-Gwendolyn Jennings Kidney
Dade County Public Schools

"Valuable."
-Marilyn M. Fisher, Ph.D., Council for the Written Word

"Mr. Stafford is an artist of considerable 
vision whose work has already gained him a 
large measure of respect."
-Paul N. Lazarus, III, Director
Motion Picture Program, University of Miami

"Our participants had one resounding comment—they wanted
more time with Clay and more of his enlightening material."
- Kathy Rhodes, Treasurer
Council for the Written Word

"I was quite impressed by the substance 
of Clay’s work."
-Kandell Bentley-Baker
Miami-Dade Community College

"Clay is entrepreneurial by nature and has 
exhibited evidence to me of being a team 
player."
-Richard Charles Wolfe
Bedzow, Korn, Kan & Glaser, Attorneys at Law

"Clay’s use of handouts adds to the clarity 
of his presentations."
-Ginny Reese, University of Tennessee

"We look forward to working with you again 
in the near future."
-Jane Rosenberg
The American Jewish Committee

"I wholeheartedly endorse Clay Stafford’s 
application for any position, for which he 
applies."
-Paul N. Lazarus, III, Director
Motion Picture Program, University of Miami

"For each seminar he taught, the information 
was always well-researched and relevant to 
the goals of the Dance-Theater Workshop."
-Nancy Lane Wright, Dance Theatre Workshop

"Clay’s writing shows much talent."
-Anthony T. Allegro, University of Miami

"Well-known for his informative, well-delivered talks."
-Marilyn M. Fisher, Ph.D., Council for the Written Word

"Clay Stafford produced an extensive 
document on curriculum for the full four-course 
production series in film, complete with 
strategies, resources and evaluation methods.  
It was very well thought out and will be used 
to elevate the quality of courses taught in the 
Wolfson School."
-Kandell Bentley-Baker
Miami-Dade Community College

"All courses have been well-received by his 
students with many taking additional courses 
on different subjects with him in future 
semesters."
-Ginny Reese, University of Tennessee

"Clay is diligent, persevering, and possessed 
of a sparkling personality and sense of humor."
-Paul N. Lazarus, III, Director
Motion Picture Program, University of Miami

"We recommend Clay very highly."
-Rex Davis, Boyd-Buchanan School

"I found Clay to be a delight to work with."
-Kandell Bentley-Baker
Miami-Dade Community College

"You will be highly satisfied with the results."
- Jane Tyler, Board Member
Williamson County Arts Council

"I highly recommend Clay Stafford."
- Kathy Rhodes, Treasurer
Council for the Written Word

"As a graduate assistant Clay proved himself 
to be a fine teacher: a sincere concern for his 
students coupled with enthusiasm and 
hard work."
-Anthony T. Allegro, University of Miami

"Without qualification, I can give Clay my 
heartiest personal endorsement."
-Richard Charles Wolfe
Bedzow, Korn, Kan & Glaser, Attorneys at Law

"Many were so inspired by his keynote speech that they wanted to
 continue hearing what he had to say."
-Marilyn M. Fisher, Ph.D., Council for the Written Word

"Clay Stafford is a man of integrity and 
sterling character."
-Gene Arnold, Encouragement Ministries

"Thank you for your insight into a very 
complex subject."
-Ray Brooks, Financial Executives Institute

"I cannot recommend too highly the services 
of Clay Stafford."
-Patricia Dunne, Marketing Coordinator
Cancer Screening Services

"Clay is truly a rare find!"
-Lynn Stallings, The Atlanta Workshop Players

"Working with interns from South Florida 
high schools and universities, Clay demonstrated 
his teaching skills with excellent communication 
and great patience!"
-Sandra Dempsey Coakley, PBS

"Clay cooperated and coordinated his lectures 
with the faculty so that his work would 
compliment theirs, and yet, would be an 
individual and a unique contribution."
-Nancy Lane Wright, Dance Theatre Workshop

"Several of his students came from word-of-mouth 
referrals from previous students.  That is the 
best recommendation of all."
-Ginny Reese, University of Tennessee

"Our exchanges were stimulating – Clay 
always got me to entertain a new perspective."
-Kandell Bentley-Baker
Miami-Dade Community College

"Anyone who needs a 
wonderful teacher 
would be fortunate to have him."
-Marilyn M. Fisher, Ph.D., Council for the Written Word

"Clay will make an extraordinary contribution 
to any situation in which he finds himself."
-Paul N. Lazarus, III, Director
Motion Picture Program, University of Miami

"Clay was completely reliable and, in fact, 
delivered more than was expected."
-Kandell Bentley-Baker
Miami-Dade Community College

"We have enjoyed our relationship with Clay 
and are confident that you will too."
-Ginny Reese, University of Tennessee

"Rated very highly . . . in industry, leadership, 
courtesy, and dependability."
-Rex Davis, Boyd-Buchanan School

"I can recommend Mr. Stafford without 
reservation."
-Anthony T. Allegro, University of Miami

"Any body of students would have to be
 better off for knowing him."
-Brian Lee Batchelder, Bel Canto Enterprises

"Any organization that uses the services of 
Clay Stafford will greatly benefit from them 
and his experience."
-Nancy Lane Wright, Dance Theatre Workshop

"Clay's presentation brought many positive comments, and
 several people are ready for a 
weekend retreat with more time for 
instruction and exercises!"
- Kathy Rhodes, Treasurer
Council for the Written Word

"In the six years which I have taught Legal 
Aspects of Film Production, Clay has still 
attained the highest grade ever attained on 
my examinations.  Additionally, the class was 
based on negotiations of actual contracts that 
producers will face in the motion picture 
industry.  Clay is one of only three students in 
the history of the course to get an A on all 
three negotiation workshops."
-Richard Charles Wolfe
Bedzow, Korn, Kan & Glaser, Attorneys at Law

"I am delighted to inform you that your 
television program, Proud to Be Me, has been 
awarded the Certificate of Recognition in the 
Annual National Mass Media Awards program 
of the NCCJ.
The Certificate reads:
For making a positive contribution to the 
cause of brother hood through using 
communications to help eradicate prejudice … 
creativity in promoting better human relations … 
exemplary efforts in the area of public service.
Our congratulations and best wishes for 
continued success."
-Harry A. Robinson
The National Conference of Christians and Jews, Inc.
(now called National Conference for Community and Justice)