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Korey Soderman (via Kyle): 'All our lives I have used my voice to help Korey express his thoughts, so today, like always, I will be my brother’s voice' for Kyle and Jess - 2014

January 5, 2016

January 2014, West Palm Beach Florida, USA

Korey has cerebral palsy so the groom, Kyle reads his twin brother's speech for him as instructed.

All our lives I have used my voice to help Korey express his thoughts, so today, like always, I will be my brother’s voice and say his words for him.

Aaaaah man, really Korey?

Rule – you must read every words as written. Text in blue are action prompts.

Test read ... Kyle secretly likes to sing and dance to the song, ‘I Feel Like a Woman’ Da na na na na na na na.

[video – Korey bound up in twine]

Kyle used to wear funny costumes and make traps with string and duct tape. When Kyle was young he would run around the yard with underwear on his head and act like a superhero.

Jess 411. Shades of grey may have a whole new meaning in Kyle and Jess’s newlywed home.

[video – Korey sucking on a dummy over a pizza, baby sound in background]

Kyle sucked on his baby pacifier forever. Mom and dad tried to get him to give it up without success. One day a cool pizza delivery boy came to the house and said, ‘hey kid, pacifiers are for babies’. And that was it. Kyle gave up his pacifier cold turkey.

Jess 411. If you need Kyle to break a bad habit, dial a pizza!

[video – Korey with bottle of wine on couch]

Kyle is so effing boring. When we go out, he always orders water while I drink booze baby! Kyle needs to hang with me to learn how to party like a rock star.

Jess 411, If you’re looking for a good time, ‘here’s my number, call me maybe?’

[video – Korey on couch with dog and dog clippers buzzing]

And one time, at band camp, I mean easter seal camp, Kyle thought I would look sexier with a Mohawk haircut. And my bro was correct. [sing] I’m sexy and I know it .. wiggle wiggle, wiggle wiggle.

Jess 411 – Now you have married Edward Scissorhands you won’t need to go to expensive hair salons.

[video- Brown Eyed Girl playing, Korey with teddy with red roses.]

I may joke around but Kyle is an awesome brother. He has looked out for me for 24 years. He cares more about others than he does himself. Kyle helped me meet and be with one of the greatest girls ever. He makes everyone feel special.

Kyle go give Blair this flower and give her a kiss. Remember you’re married!!!

Jess 411 – Take it from me, you have a partner for life who will look out for you and love you unconditionally.

[video – Kyle holding Korey up in a bar, Sweet Caroline playing]

Kyle and I have many great stories as twin brothers growing up together. Jess you will too. I love both of you .

Welcome to the family new sis. OOO OOoh! Kyle , our life has been and will continue to be, a dance.

Everyone please stand, by your table, and join my brother and I as we do what we always do to celebrate life ... we sing and dance. Kylecome and get me. Let’s party, Tootsie style!

[video – Korey the DJ turns on music]

Sing and dance out to 'Sweet Caroline'

 

Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/23/k...

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