Henry Winkler

Friday, October 16

10:15 a.m.

"A Morning with Henry Winkler"

One of the 20th century's greatest philosophers, Arthur Fonzarelli has said "live fast, love hard, and don't let anybody else use your comb." Henry Winkler became a household name playing the part of this legendary character, The Fonz.  What you may not know about Henry Winkler is that he is an accomplished actor, writer, producer and director.  He began writing children's books in 2003 and has published a series entitled "Hank Zipzer:  The World's Most Amazing Under-Achiever."  These books were inspired by Henry's own learning challenges, and they provide both encouragement and amusement to thousands of children throughout the world and have been listed on several best seller lists.  While he continues to keep his hand in acting, Mr. Winkler has also focused much of his energies on work behind the camera.  In 1983 he formed JZM Productions, which produces entertainment programs for young audiences.  Some of the work that Henry has done in this area includes the one-hour special "Happily Ever After," that deals with the difficult topic of divorce from the perspective of a child.  Other programs that Winkler has produced or directed include:  "Run, Don't Walk" and "All the Kids Do It." "All the Kids Do It" was awarded the daytime Emmy for Best Children's Program in 1983.  Winkler's commitment to children is evident in the work that he chooses to participate in.  He says, "The good fortune of my success as an actor has afforded me the luxury of being able to develop, produce and, in an increasing number of instances, direct projects I feel are worthwhile and that I would like to see on the screen." Please join us on Friday, October 16th to hear more insights from an expert on a life richly lived.  After hearing this exceptional keynote address, you will be prepared to follow the example of "The Fonz" and live fast and love hard!      

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