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About Steve Patterson - Stand-up Corporate Comedian:

Familiar to over 750,000 weekly listeners as the host of CBC Radio’s The Debaters, Steve Patterson was awarded the title Canada’s Best Male Stand-up in October of 2011 at the Canadian Comedy Awards.

When comedy icon Steve Martin introduced him at a gala performance at Just For Laughs in 2010, he was being facetious when he said When I say the name Steve Patterson two words come to mind. Steve…and Patterson. Clearly Martin had not yet met the comedian who was one of many performing that evening. But after Patterson’s performance, which earned him a Gemini nomination and legions of new fans when broadcast nationally and internationally, Martin remarked If I knew he was going to be THAT good I would have cancelled him. So what makes Patterson THAT good?

He is up-to-the-moment with current events, meticulous in creating material and lightning-quick with a comeback. He is confident but also self-deprecating and while he will have fun with his audience he will never make fun of an audience member unless the target of his joke is laughing the loudest in the room.

Patterson is also a well sought after emcee with his ability to deliver content, be quick on his feet and bring the funny out of anyone or any situation. In 2011 alone he hosted the radio and televised versions of The Debaters, CBC’s Short Film Face Off, Gemini Awards Industry Night and the Canadian Comedy Awards to name only a few.

Most importantly, Patterson prepares for each live show as a stand-alone event. Including, on a 22 city cross-Canada theatre tour in the Fall of 2011, customizing each show opening for the city he was playing that night. It’s certainly more challenging than building one generic set of material for any crowd. However, it IS greatly appreciated by the audiences lucky enough to have Steve host or perform live at their event.

What Steve Patterson Talks About:

Smart, well-read, well-versed in current events, quick on his feet, and a riveting raconteur, Steve Patterson can quickly turn a crowd of strangers into a roomful of laughing co-conspirators. He is a highly sought-after host and speaker for private corporate events, counting major corporations such as the Canadian Olympic Committee, Coca-Cola Canada, PepsiCo, Best Buy, Future Shop, Investor’s Group, Manulife Financial, Diageo Group (distributors of Guinness, Smirnoff and other beverages) and the Rotman School of Business at the University of Toronto among his most prestigious clients.

The Debaters Live!
The Debaters Live! is a stimulating way to liven up your next event, corporate function or fund-raiser. Real live Debaters host, Steve Patterson and two stand-up comedians whom have appeared on the show will entertain your group with a relevant exchange of facts and funny tailored to suit your needs, industry or event. As always, The Debaters guarantees comedy that is manufactured with 100 percent original and hilarious material.