"Ed Hooks turned out to be a delightful actor/teacher who kept us entertained as he informed us about the contents of his book Acting For Animators. No wonder he has traveled the world over to present classes."
- Karl Cohen - ASIFA-SF

"I've been to a lot of lectures and workshops given by top animators and acting teachers and always left feeling like I really didn't get much out of it. Your talk was the complete opposite, I was left with the feeling of finally getting some stuff I could use."
- Bill Fletcher (animator) - Escape Factory, Seattle

"How can I ever thank you for giving our SIGGRAPH (San Francisco
chapter) members such an unusual and memorable evening. I don't think we have ever held a meeting that inspired more interaction between audience and panel....I was atonished at the welath of material you were able to impart to your riveted audience in such a short time."
- Pat Johnson (animator) - SF SIGGRAPH

"I can't express how much of an impression you have made on us over
here - it really is brilliant. ...Please keep in touch and come
back soon."
- Siobhan Fenton
Co-Event Director 'Animation 2001'- University of Teesside

"...thank you for the lecture you gave at the University of Teesside
on the second of February (2001). I'm a student there and it was a
pleasure to hear someone speak about animation with so much passion
and commitment, to say your lecture was inspirational is something of
an understatement. Thanks!"
- Alan Mealor (animator)

"I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed you emotive talk at the
Animation 2001 conference in Teesside, England this week. ....
I thought it was really great to hear from somebody who feels so
strongly about their work in the field of Animation. .... I am now
considering carefully ... how we should all get back to basic
storytelling. Thanks once again, you have opened my eyes to new
possibilities."
- Chay Hawes (animator)

"It's amazing how quickly I found myself putting the information to use. .... I'm sure this info is going to make a huge difference in my work. I'm convinced that the two best classes I've ever taken to improve my skills were the Richard Williams Masterclass and your class."
-- Paul Naas (animator)

"It was well worth it. The class added a new dimension to character animation for me that I hadn't considered. My mind is bubbling with new ideas, and I can't wait to try some things out! I'm starting production at home on a 4-5 minute short, so I'll incorporate these ideas fur shure. and I'll recommend it to my other animation buddies."
-- Casper McElwee (animator)