The Spoken Word and Emotion in Communication

Abstract

The spoken word, and the emotional qualities of communication within this have always been paramount in my life. I put this down to two vital points: my artistic ability, and my disability. I am an artist first, a children’s book author and poet, a singer and actor, writing much of my material myself; songs, children’s rhymes for recitation and plays. This is my love and passion, and it keeps me focused and well, despite my disability. But it is my disability that enables me to express myself so well, and allows me to be so passionate