After Dinner Speaker, Burns Supper Performer, Doric Writer, Children’s Novelist, Short Story Author, Event Entertainer
Deborah Leslie is a superb after dinner speaker. She is also a published short story writer, children’s novelist and prize-winning Doric writer. Deborah is the author of two children’s novels and has published three collections of short stories written in the North East’s Doric dialect.
Based in Aberdeenshire, Deborah Leslie now travels all over the country to speak at corporate and club events. She is also an extremely popular speaker at Burns events, where her “Reply Frae The Lassies” has become legendary.
“…Debbie replied to the Toast to the Lassies where she gave it to the men with both barrels, reduced the hall to helpless laughter and made herself an instant heroine to the womenfolk of the community…”
Mark Stephen, Brodcaster and Fyties Hall Chairman
Deborah regularly speaks at golf and football club dinners, charity shows, Burns’ suppers, Wags’ nights, etc. Whatever the occasion or company, Deborah Leslie can comfortably ‘fit the bill’.
Apparently, every school report Debbie ever had said: ‘Deborah would get on better if she stopped daydreaming, making things up and spoke less’. How ironic that a lang tongue and a vivid imagination are now the tools of her trade…
Why Hire Deborah Leslie?
- VIDEOS
- TESTIMONIALS
- SPEAKING TOPICS
- COSTS
“…Debbie started off her Reply from the Lasses in story-telling fashion, quickly becoming ‘deadlier than the male’ in her mocking appreciation of mankind’s meagre contribution to understanding life. She compared women to inept men and finished in grand style with anecdotes regarding her grudging concession that somewhere, somehow, men do have some place in the grand scheme of things, albeit a very small one (we got the suspicion that her long-suffering man was very dear to her heart after all). Great delivery, first class humour… Come back soon Debbie…” – Iain White, M-I SWACO
“…Thank you for your appearance at the the Gordonian Annual Rugby Club Dinner. Your speech was enjoyed immensely by both young and old! We will certainly be keeping your name on file for any future entertainment needs…” – Jim Sugden, Gordonian RFC
“…Debbie is one of the most refreshing, witty and naturally funny speakers I’ve heard for years…” – Robert Lovie, Property Manager of Fyvie Castle and North-East Entertainer
“…you were like a breath of fresh air to our members and guests from whom I have only had positive comments…” – Bill Maitland, Fraserburgh Golf Club
“…Debbie has the ability to hold the audience with her warm personality and couthie brand of humour. This she showed to great effect at our recent Wags’ dinner where she performed with distinction before an audience of 430…” – Norman Esslemont, Wags Charity Dinner, Ardoe House Hotel
“…Debbie Leslie is like a breath of fresh air. As easy on the ear as she is on the eye, and with the happy knack of making her audience relax and let the mental pictures she paints wash over them. All done with the couthy ability of the consummate professional, and in the Doric patois of which she is a passionate champion…” – Stuart Watson, Wags’ charity night, Inverurie Rotary Club
“…Thanks for the brilliant after dinner speech. You were very witty and entertaining and you had the audience in the palm of your hand. You did the Kintore Pipe Band proud…” – Rosie Youngson, Kintore Pipe Band Tartan Ball
“…Thank you so much! You were brilliant and had everyone in stitches…” – Lorraine Leith, Bennachie League Ladies’ Golf Dinner
“…I would like to thank you very much for being a guest speaker at our recent dinner. You entertained us with your account of everyday happenings, albeit some behind closed doors, with the introduction of a little twist here and there. Your humour, facial expressions and timing were spot on. There is no better compliment, I am sure, than to hear the room explode with laughter each time you speak…” – Meldrum & Daviot Bowling Club
“…you were outstanding! Your material and timing were spot on. The ‘Toast to the Lassies’ didn’t stand a chance alongside your cutting wit and honest look at the battle of the sexes…” – Fettercairn Burns Club
The cost of hiring Deborah Leslie depends on your event format, location, duration and any travel requirements. For an accurate and tailored quote, please contact a SpeakOut booking agent for expert guidance.