Les Brown

Les Brown is an American motivational speaker, author, and television personality. He was born in Miami, Florida, in 1945. Brown was declared "educable mentally retarded" in grade school, but he went on to graduate from high school and college. He worked as a disc jockey and political activist before becoming a motivational speaker. Brown has written several books, including "Live Your Dreams" and "It's Not Over Until You Win." He has also hosted his own television show, "The Les Brown Show." Brown is known for his inspiring speeches and his message of hope and empowerment.