John G. Rives (who performs simply as Rives -- rhymes with 'weaves') design… Read Full Bio ↴John G. Rives (who performs simply as Rives -- rhymes with 'weaves') designs interactive narratives for grown-ups. Part poet, part storyteller, Rives offers audiences uniquely intelligent and creative entertainment—too impossible to categorize for a print medium like this bio, in fact. Thus, for Rives more than for most speakers, we recommend viewing the video clips on our website.
He’s extraordinarily deft with words, extremely clever, creative, and intellectually alive. His work bursts in multiple directions, makes surprising connections, and leaves you gasping and laughing. . .
He’s funny.
For his avid use of technology, he’s been called "the first 2.0 poet," incorporating images, video, and text—often of audience members or the venue itself—with tremendous ease and effect.
Rives is known for memorizing snippets of the preceding speakers’ presentations and incorporating them into his own performance, to startling and often comedic effect. This ability, combined with his extraordinary stage presence, make him a very effective moderator and Master of Ceremonies.
Though he is a very dynamic and spontaneous performer capable of brilliant improvisation, with an easy, relaxed presence on stage, only the most impeccable preparation could make his fast and exquisitely timed delivery work. "Jaw-dropping skills," as one ovation puts it. He enjoys and encourages audience participation.
Rives is a regular at the annual TED Conference, which brings together people from the worlds of Technology, Entertainment and Design, where he earns standing ovations.
He’s appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and on the last four seasons of HBO’s Def Poetry Jam.
He was the 2004 National Poetry Slam champion.
Rives’s clients include Hewlett-Packard, Hallmark, Wieden+Kennedy, Business Objects, Northwestern University, House of Blues.
Credentials
* Developed and teaches a course on blogging and social networks at the International Center of Photography, New York.
* Blogs at http://www.shopliftwindchimes.com/
* Political commentator for McClatchy News website.
* Paper engineer and author of pop-up books.
* Holds U.S. patent for paper engineering.
Books (pop-up books for children)
If I Were A Polar Bear (wrote, illustrated and paper engineered)
The Christmas Box (invented and engineered)
Ovations
"Rives was one of the real stars of the 2006 TED Conference. On the last day, he performed a spoken word piece that incorporated all of the most memorable lines from the presentations that had come before. I was blown away!"
MM~ Al Gore
"I never get tired of listening to this man. I was blown away by his performances at the end of both TED 2006 and TED 2007 where he managed to tie together many of the key phases and ideas presented during the conference in one beautifully crafted three-minute verbal thrill ride. Amazing. Almost more impressive were the freestyles on the beach. Jaw-dropping skills."
MM~ TED website
"What a fabulous day! In a star-studded line-up, I think you were the favorite. You are certainly the one that people keep talking about, and there's a lot more graffiti in the breakroom now because of you!"
MM~ Director of planning for an major ad agency
"I'm going to invent a reason to bring you back if I have to!"
MM~ Event planner, Fortune 500 company
He’s extraordinarily deft with words, extremely clever, creative, and intellectually alive. His work bursts in multiple directions, makes surprising connections, and leaves you gasping and laughing. . .
He’s funny.
For his avid use of technology, he’s been called "the first 2.0 poet," incorporating images, video, and text—often of audience members or the venue itself—with tremendous ease and effect.
Rives is known for memorizing snippets of the preceding speakers’ presentations and incorporating them into his own performance, to startling and often comedic effect. This ability, combined with his extraordinary stage presence, make him a very effective moderator and Master of Ceremonies.
Though he is a very dynamic and spontaneous performer capable of brilliant improvisation, with an easy, relaxed presence on stage, only the most impeccable preparation could make his fast and exquisitely timed delivery work. "Jaw-dropping skills," as one ovation puts it. He enjoys and encourages audience participation.
Rives is a regular at the annual TED Conference, which brings together people from the worlds of Technology, Entertainment and Design, where he earns standing ovations.
He’s appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and on the last four seasons of HBO’s Def Poetry Jam.
He was the 2004 National Poetry Slam champion.
Rives’s clients include Hewlett-Packard, Hallmark, Wieden+Kennedy, Business Objects, Northwestern University, House of Blues.
Credentials
* Developed and teaches a course on blogging and social networks at the International Center of Photography, New York.
* Blogs at http://www.shopliftwindchimes.com/
* Political commentator for McClatchy News website.
* Paper engineer and author of pop-up books.
* Holds U.S. patent for paper engineering.
Books (pop-up books for children)
If I Were A Polar Bear (wrote, illustrated and paper engineered)
The Christmas Box (invented and engineered)
Ovations
"Rives was one of the real stars of the 2006 TED Conference. On the last day, he performed a spoken word piece that incorporated all of the most memorable lines from the presentations that had come before. I was blown away!"
MM~ Al Gore
"I never get tired of listening to this man. I was blown away by his performances at the end of both TED 2006 and TED 2007 where he managed to tie together many of the key phases and ideas presented during the conference in one beautifully crafted three-minute verbal thrill ride. Amazing. Almost more impressive were the freestyles on the beach. Jaw-dropping skills."
MM~ TED website
"What a fabulous day! In a star-studded line-up, I think you were the favorite. You are certainly the one that people keep talking about, and there's a lot more graffiti in the breakroom now because of you!"
MM~ Director of planning for an major ad agency
"I'm going to invent a reason to bring you back if I have to!"
MM~ Event planner, Fortune 500 company
Dirty Talk
Rives Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Dirty Talk' by these artists:
Adamo Fiscella Jason, haha Jason Derulo Get jazzy on it I'm that flight th…
Biv Set to my case Wanna let it pop pop pop Face no…
Booty Chicks Pres David Guetta Vs. Wynter Gordon I am no angel I like it when you do that…
Bran Van 3000 Well, that was fun But I'm still horny Bonjour, mon nom est…
David Guetta & Wynter I am no angel I like it when you do that…
Derulo Jason (Jason, haha) (Jason Derulo) Haha, get jazzy on 'em I'm th…
Gildas A rooster says Good Morning With a "Cock-a-doodle-doo" - Goo…
GORDON WYNTER I am no angel I like it when you do that…
J. Pearl Me enamoré de su forma de hacerlo Ahí en mi habitación Dejam…
Laidback Luke feat. Wynter Gordon I am no angel I like it when you do that…
Lex Clockwork Nie wiem który blant już płonie Turystki na stole tak jak…
LOthief Gimme some of that Talk dirty to me Gimme some of that Tal…
Miss Kittin & The Hacker I thought of you in this ecstasy can in love so…
Nicolas Rage We're swinging Like Newton's cradle Sometimes I wanna throw …
Paulette I am no angel I like it when you do that…
S.e.x. Appeal Hit it, Koichi ah! You know I never I never seen you…
Sabi Wu I feel like the holy father how she on her…
The Cardio Workout Crew I am no angel I like it when you do that…
Vince Palmeri You know that's not the kind of dirty talk I…
w-inds. You know it's time for dirty talk 二人きり dancin' all alone You…
Wynter I am no angel I like it when you do that…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Rives:
Break If I say I’m upset then you're calling me crazy If…
Easier I heard things get easier This home we've built feels emptie…
I Don't Wish You The Best It’s all on me when it falls apart but I’m…
Scared of the Dark I’m used to the dark I’ve been here before But I’m finding…
slow motion You've got my t-shirt on And you look beautiful But there's …
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@Wired8s
The last 30 seconds of this poem is pure genius. Honestly, perfectly encapsulated genius.
@MisterSecurity702
"That doesn't make you nasty, baby! That makes me nasty baby! And clearly, I'm okay with that, and so are most poets which is the point. Know thyself." I love this guy.
@ValeriesGal
Also, I saw his other poetry when he was talking about his deaf students. This dude rocks!
@ValeriesGal
This guy is good with his words and he talks a lot with his hands I like that!
@lulinajim
every one can have their own oppinion.....thats wat makes him amazing...the way he can play with your mind! =D
@vancouverwonderful
he is so charismatic and adorable
@Laikmuay
I love this, the man knows what hes talking about!
@ArtCrimez
rives is crazzyyy!
@jdgervacio
Wooooohoooooo! I love this man!
@rayshaunagray
beautiful man...