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 * The Purdue Compliment Guys, Brett Westcott and Cameron Brown, delivered free compliments at the Indiana Statehouse and received a standing ovation in return. (1 minute, 55 seconds) |
Purdue's 'Compliment Guys' visit Statehouse
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - In an attempt to create a lighthearted atmosphere during an intense period of the legislative session, Purdue University's Brett Westcott and Cameron Brown, known as the Compliment Guys, visited the Indiana Statehouse on April 14.The two sophomores offered their trademark free compliments to legislators, lobbyists, media and other Hoosiers walking by.
"It is refreshing for legislators to receive a compliment from somebody who doesn't want something in return," said Lt. Governor Skillman, who invited the duo to the Statehouse.
Rep. Sheila Klinker (D-Lafayette) introduced Brown and Westcott on the House floor, where they received a standing ovation from legislators.
The pair has received national attention for their practice of giving free compliments for two hours each week on Purdue's West Lafayette campus. They have been featured on Good Morning America and the Bob & Tom syndicated radio show, as well as in other TV, radio and print publications around the country.
Writer: Jim Schenke, (765) 494-6262, jschenke@purdue.edu
Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; purduenews@purdue.edu
Note to Journalists: The Compliment Guys will be delivering compliments near the Harrah's Joliet Casino from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Friday, April 24. Joliet is adjacent to Compliment Guy Brett Westcott's hometown of Plainfield, IL. For more information contact Jim Schenke at 765-404-6417, 765-494-6262 or jschenke@purdue.edu
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