Hillary Saffran has worked in social services for many years and is an entertainer residing in Palmer, Alaska. She is also the author of "Laughing in the Rain - Self Care for the Storms of Life," a book on stress management with humor, as well as the "Jest Joking Series." As a ventriloquist, she has never asked anyone to talk to the hand or to read her lips. For more information and to book Hillary for speaking engagements, go to www.hillarysaffran.com