Chris Berman Will Touch Your Heart And Soul

Far be it from us to make fun of a guy for getting the backrub treatment from his hometown newspaper — it's the one place you're guaranteed good press — but we couldn't help but smile when came across Chris Berman, motivational speaker.

This Wednesday at the Palace Theatre in Waterbury, Berman — aka Mr. Enthusiasm — will share his life story and give a motivational talk. The Cheshire resident will also take part in a question-and-answer segment with audience members. The "Pre-Game with Chris," during which people can meet and greet Berman, will begin at 5:30 and "The Inside Scoop" presentation will start at 7. Waterbury sportscaster Bob Sagendorf will emcee the event.

We can never figure out how to use the trains that go to Connecticut from NYC, so we probably won't be able to make this, but we really could read this hometown love-in story all week. Our favorite line: "Berman has brought laughs and smiles to countless number of faces with his unique, inimitable delivery of sports highlights, and he is prepared to entertain his audience at the Palace. He will also be there to encourage and offer tips to young people who dream of becoming sports broadcasters." Well, that would be one way to say it.

Get 'The Inside Scoop' On ESPN's Berman At Palace Theatre [Republican American]