Newspapers: "Adults throw their heads back in laughter and children sitting before him on a rug feel free to call out for their favorite stories or to take on Myers' bet that he won't make them jump. (They lose.)"

Pantagraph (Bloomington-Normal)

"Myers' audience follows his every move and every word as he spins tale after tale. One minute he's an Indian, the next he's a raccoon, then he's a priest, a barn owl and a little boy as he brings his stories to life."

Chicago Tribune

Other Storytellers: " I think your festival is an extraordinary event - a tribute to your leadership and love of the arts." Jay O'Callahan

"He understands storytelling and storytellers. Myers' students are very fortunate." Beth Horner

Principals: "Bill Myers has a gift for stirring the imagination of his audience through his dramatic expression and vivid imagery. From his first word to our final clap, the students at Jefferson were intently listening, spontaneously giggling, or unexpectedly jumping." Jane Goetz, Principal

"You have touched our lives with compassion, a sense of humanity and the sense of doing things right."
Dr. Philip G. Roffman, Principal, Warren Township High School

Senior Citizens: "Bill Myers was an outstanding part of my memories of this week. As a retired teacher, I'd love to visit his classroom. I love his philosophy of life -- and education."
"What a treasure!!"
"A great treat to hear Bill Myers - Inspired me to memorize again.'

College Students: "Your teaching changes my life every day. In times of my darker moments I hear your voice - or rather see your written words telling me not to settle for the superficial path through life."
Maureen Reagan, University of Illinois

"You awakened a person in me that I never knew was there. In this person is creativity, a zest for life, and a personal love of literature that never is satisfied." Natalie Rowe, Southern Illinois University

High School Students: "I loved your walking stick and Irish accent. Your stories were hilarious and exciting." "You put a smile on people's faces...not about how bad the world is but how good it is..that is why I enjoyed your sharing so much."

Grade School: "The story of your childhood reminds me of when my grandpa tells us stories around the fire. It makes you feel like you're there with him."
"I am a good laugher and you made me laugh a lot."