To Whom It May Concern:

On behalf of the Vancouver Public Library, I am happy to write a letter of recommendation for Paul Talbot as a speaker. Paul has done eight events with us since September 2002. Each time he has had a significant audience and garnered an enthusiastic response. The most recent event had a turnout of approximately 300 people!

As co-founder of the End the Clutter International organization, Paul also works with the library to host community events, educating the public on the concepts of "reduce, reuse, recycle." His wit and humour turn the most odious of chores, "clearing clutter" into a positive and rewarding exercise. People love to stay after to talk with him and many end up going to his free support groups. While he offers many tips on simplifying our lives, many of the audience also return time and again to be encouraged with entertainment and laughter.

I would highly recommend Paul Talbot as a speaker for many groups and a variety of occasions.

Yours most sincerely,

Janice Douglas
Youth Services & Programming Director,
Vancouver Public Library
(604) 331-4035
janicdou@vpl.vancouver.bc.ca