Sporty King is a poet, author and former executive of the Wall Street Journal. He spent 3 years as a nationally syndicated television personality where his inspirational messages where featured on WGN television affiliate stations across America. King finished as one of the Top 9 speakers in the world in Toastmasters International's World Championship of Public Speaking with his speech ... I AM U.G.L.Y. He grew up in Harlem, NYC, where he learned to overcome low self-esteem by recognizing that he is U.G.L.Y. - Unique Gifted Lovable You. He has inspired over 500,000 students with his U.G.L.Y. story and says one of the best ways to be successful in life is to have healthy self-esteem, a positive attitude, positive vocabulary and intolerance for bullying. As he tells you the story of his life, he'll remind you to create the story of your life; believe in yourself; have a positive attitude and vocabulary; and how to avoid bullying your way to success.