The Scary Guy
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| Born | December 29, 1953 New Hope, Minnesota, United States |
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| Occupation | Professional speaker |
The Scary Guy (born December 29, 1953) is a United States based motivational speaker who campaigns worldwide to eliminate hate, violence, prejudice and bullying in schools and corporations. In addition to being a tattoo shop owner, philosopher, comic, entertainer, inspirational speaker and performance artist, his nose, eyebrows and ears are pierced and tattoos cover 85 percent of his body.[1] The Scary Guy legally changed his name from Earl Kenneth Kaufmann in 1998 to The Scary Guy and now focuses on teaching children and adults love and acceptance of all people.[2] His mission is to eliminate hate, violence and prejudice worldwide. His audiences consist of both youth and adults, within schools and corporations worldwide. [3]
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[edit] Biography
Scary was born December 29, 1953, as Earl Kenneth Kaufmann, and grew up in New Hope, Minnesota, United States, graduating in 1972 from Cooper High School.[4] He was a voice major at Macalester College in Saint Paul.[5]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Windrow, John. (September 1, 1998) Star Tribune. The Scary Guy brings a message of the spirit. Section: Variety; Page 1E.
- ^ The Smoking Gun (Jan.-Feb. 1998) Arizona court petition to change name. Obtained June 13, 2007
- ^ BBC NEWS | England | Tees | Tattooed man faces up to bullies
- ^ Windrow, John. (September 1, 1998) Star Tribune. The Scary Guy brings a message of the spirit. Section: Variety; Page 1E.
- ^ Associated Press (September 11, 2000) Wisconsin State Journal Scary Guy: Don't judge me or anyone by our appearance; His message to kids: Prejudice is the country's no. 1 social disease. Section: Local/Wisconsin; Page 2C.
[edit] External links
- Official website
- The Scary Guy at the Internet Movie Database
- VisionHeart, Inc.
- KidsVisionHeart, Inc.
- Programs
- Firewire Film Production
- Interview with The Scary Guy
- World Peace Network
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| NAME | The Scary Guy |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Earl Kenneth Kaufmann |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | American Professional speaker |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 29, 1953 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | New Hope, Minnesota, United States |
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