Welcome to the Official Site of Legendary Columnist Dick Yarbrough!
Dick is best known as the author of a syndicated column that regularly skewers a number of targets, including Ted Turner, permissive parents, the business community, the International Olympic Committee, the public relations profession, politicians, the media, and anybody that talks on a cell phone in the checkout lane.
Writing a column is just one of Yarbrough’s talents. The Georgia native is an author of two books (more info), and he brings his wit, wisdom and nearly 40 years of professional experience to bear as a public speaker. His speeches can be tailored to any group or topic – whether you aim to organize, motivate or inspire your group – and each one is marked by his humorous take on the world. Just as Yarbrough’s column has won him a loyal readership, his common-sense approach to life, politics, communications and the American way have made him a sought-after speaker on today’s circuit.
"Not since the late, great Lewis Grizzard left us have I enjoyed reading a newspaper column so much." — Fan email received at dickyarbrough.com
Artwork
In addition to his writing acumen, Dick enjoys painting as a hobby and is a talented artist. Enjoy the strong brushstrokes and confident compositions of Dick's paintings and see samples of his work here.
"Lagoon"
"East Beach"
Most Recent Columns
MDJ January 21, 2012: Marietta Art Instructor Shares His Techniques Via New Instructional Video
At a time when many people my age think Twitter is something a bird does and YouTube is what doctors use to peek into your insides to see if everything is working properly, I am busy mixing pthalo blue and cadmium red oil paint in hopes of creating a masterpiece on canvas. Like an oil [...]
January 16, 2012: Georgia’s Education Chief Sees Teachers As ‘Life-Changers’
State School Superintendent John Barge knows what teachers can do, given the opportunity. “A teacher turned my life around,” he said in a recent telephone conversation. Monty Fountain, a teacher and a coach at Alexander High School in Douglas County became a father-figure and set him on his career path. “Given the impact that Coach [...]
January 9, 2012: Outback Bowl Proves That Some Phrases Never Go Out Of Style
The folks at Lake Superior State University in Michigan have just released their recommendation for words and phrases that should be erased from our vocabulary in its annual List of Words Banished from the Queen’s English for Misuse, Overuse and General Uselessness. Why Lake Superior State? And why the list? Well, for one thing, they [...]
humorous collection of Dick's most popular columns, and "And They Call Them Games" about the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta. Both are entertaining reading for anyone who enjoys the wit and wisdom of one of Georgia’s favorite columnists.
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