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Lillian Glass
Glass in August 2018
Personal details
BornMiami, Florida, U.S.
Alma materBradley University
University of Michigan
UCLA School of Medicine
University of Minnesota
Pepperdine University
OccupationInterpersonal communication and body language expert
Media commentator
Litigation consultant
Websitehttp://www.drlillianglass.com/

Lillian Glass is an American interpersonal communication and body language expert, media commentator, a litigation consultant, self-help books author,[1] film director and producer, singer/songwriter, and philanthropist.

Early life and education

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Lillian Glass was born and raised in Miami, Florida, the daughter of businessman Abraham Glass and Rosalee Glass (née Talerman), an interior decorator and actress.[2][3]

At the age of 18, she won the title of "Princess of the Americas". Glass graduated from Coral Gables Senior High School[4] and was inducted into the "Coral Gables Senior High School Hall of Fame" in 2023.[5]

Glass received a Bachelor of Science degree from Bradley University[6] in speech and hearing sciences, where she was named one of Glamour Magazine's "Top 10 College Girls".[7] She earned her Master of Science from the University of Michigan, where she became interested in gender differences in communication and the study of cranial and dental-facial abnormalities.[8]

She received a doctorate degree from the University of Minnesota[9] and was awarded a Bush Foundation fellowship. She majored in communication disorders, with an emphasis on speech and hearing sciences, and minored in clinical genetics. Her doctoral dissertation focused on "Psychosocial Perceptions of Speech and Cosmetic Appearance of Patients with Craniofacial Abnormalities".[10] She received a post-doctorate in medical genetics at UCLA School of Medicine. She and medical geneticist Robert J. Gorlin discovered a new syndrome, Glass Gorlin Syndrome, which was named after them.[11]

In 2013, Glass attended Pepperdine University's School of Law Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, where she studied "Mediation". In 2016, Glass completed her training in "Divorce & Family Mediation" at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution.

Career

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Academia

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Glass became an associate professor at the University of Southern California (USC). She held joint appointments with the school of medicine,[12] department of medical genetics, school of dentistry and department of speech communication. She was a researcher at the University of Southern California Speech Research Lab.[13]

Private practice

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Glass began her private practice in Beverly Hills, California, treating patients with speech and hearing difficulties. Her practice progressed to training actors for movie roles. One of her first clients included Dustin Hoffman whom she taught to sound like a woman for Tootsie.[14] She taught deaf actress Marlee Matlin[2] how to speak publicly when Matlin spoke at the 60th Annual Academy Awards and coached her with speaking roles in various films.[15] Glass also worked with Sean Connery,[16] Dolly Parton,[17] Rob Pilatus and Fabrice Morvan of Milli Vanilli coaching them at a press conference when they returned their Grammy Award,[18] Fran Dresher,[19][20] Julio Iglesias,[2] Andy García,[2] Rob Lowe,[2]], Mickey Rourke,[2]] and Dolph Lundgren[2]]. Caitlyn Jenner worked with Glass to learn how to feminize her voice and body language as she transitioned.[9]

Glass has lectured on the topic of communication and body language throughout the world.[21]

Media

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Glass began her television career as a co-host on Alive and Well on USA Network[20] and as a psychology reporter for KABC. She has since appeared as a commentator on a variety of news, reality and talk shows, including Good Morning America, Today,[22] CNN, MSNBC, Inside Edition, 20/20,[23][24] Dancing With the Stars (Season 8), Millionaire Matchmaker,[25] Busted and Disgusted, and Dr. Phil.

Glass has written a monthly body language column for Cosmopolitan.[26] She publishes "Dr. Lillian Glass Body Language Blog" and also writes about celebrities and newsmakers in her column Reading People for Psychology Today.[27] She has contributed to Women in Crime Ink.

Litigation consultant and expert witness

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Glass has used her behavior analysis, communication, and body language skills in the legal arena, where she has served as an Expert Witness in State and Federal courts in both Criminal and Civil Cases.

Film director/producer

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She appeared as herself, a body language expert, in the films Love Talk and Body Language Decoded. Glass began a film career as a director and producer in 2017, She directed and produced:

Singer/songwriter

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Glass has written the lyrics, composed the music and sings on her albums Love Healing and Emotional Feelings. She sang the National Anthem at Roger Dean Stadium and at the Trump International Golf Club.

Honors and awards

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Glass was selected as "Outstanding Young Graduate" by Bradley University and inducted into membership into their highest alumni honor society, "The Centurion Society".[6] She was inducted into the Coral Gables High School "Hall of Fame" in 2023.

In her film career, Glass has won multiple film awards for "Best Director"[30] and "Best Female Director"[30] for her film Reinventing Rosalee.[3] She has also won the award of "Best Documentary" for her films Reinventing Rosalee,[3] Hey Beautiful,[30] and Feisty Fighter-The Marnesba Tackett Story[31] in various film festivals throughout the world.

Noise pollution awareness advocacy

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As a USC professor, Glass warned the public against the dangers of noise pollution.[12]

Philanthropy

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Glass supports numerous charities related to children and animal well-being.

Publications and books

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Glass has published in various professional journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine.[32][33][34][35]

Glass' books, covering human behavior, communication skills and body language, include:

  • How to deprogram your valley girl. Workman Pub. 1982. ISBN 978-0894802393.[36]
  • Talk to win – Six steps to a successful vocal image. Perigee Trade. 1988. ISBN 978-0399513862.[37]
  • Confident conversation. PIATKUS BOOKS. 1991. ISBN 978-0749910853.[38]
  • He says, she says : closing the communication gap between the sexes. New York: Perigee Books. 1993. ISBN 978-0-399-51812-6.</ref>
  • Attracting terrific people – how to find and keep the people who bring your life joy. St Martins Press. 1997. ISBN 978-0312150587.[39]
  • The complete idiot's guide to verbal self defense. Alpha. 1999. ISBN 978-0028627410.[40]
  • The complete idiot's guide to understanding men and women. Alpha. 2000. ISBN 978-0028624143.[41]
  • Toxic Men: 10 Ways to Identify, Deal with, and Heal from the Men Who Make Your Life Miserable. Adams Media. 2010. ISBN 978-1440500077.[42]
  • Toxic people – 10 ways of dealing with people who make your life miserable. Your Total Image Publishing. 2015. ISBN 978-1929873449.[43]
  • 50 ways my dog made me into a better person. Your Total Image Publishing. 2015. ISBN 978-1929873319.[44]
  • Bikram vocal yoga – Voice communication and body language skills to increase confidence and enrich your life[45]
  • I know what you're thinking – using the four codes of reading people to improve your life[46]
  • Guide to identifying terrorists through body language with former FBI Special Agent D. Vincent Sullivan[47]
  • The body language advantage: maximize your personal and professional relationships with this ultimate photo guide to deciphering what others are secretly saying in any situation[48]
  • The body language of liars – From little white lies to pathological deception – How to see through the fibs, frauds and falsehoods people tell you every day (2014)[49] Pub. Career Press, Inc.

References

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  1. ^ Ron Lora (December 13, 2023). "Pockets, a nifty holiday gift". The Lima News. Ohio. p. 4.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Former Speech Coach Now Award-Winning Director". Bradley University. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c Glass, Lillian. "Home". Reinventing Rosalee. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  4. ^ Solomon, Michelle (November 9, 2018). "Former Miami Beach Resident Profiled In Daughter's Documentary". miamiartzine.com. Atimo Communications. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
  5. ^ "Eleven join Gables hall of fame". The Miami Herald. Miami. November 26, 2023. p. 2.
  6. ^ a b "Bradley University: Centurion Society". bradley.edu. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
  7. ^ "unknown". Glamour. Vol. 8, no. 38. {{cite magazine}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  8. ^ Glass, Lillian; Knapp, John; Bloomer, H. Harlan (1977). "Lingual behavior Before and After Manibular Osteotomy". Journal of Oral Surgery. 35 (2): 104–109. PMID 264502.
  9. ^ a b Danielle Fox (July 20, 2016). "The Unsmiling woman". Star Tribune. Minnesota. p. 1.
  10. ^ Glass, Lillian; Starr, Clark D. (1979). "A Study of Relationships Between Judgments of Speech and Appearance of Patients With Orofacial Clefts". The Cleft Palate Journal. 16 (4): 436–440. PMID 290434.
  11. ^ Glass, Lillian; Gorlin, Robert J. (1979). "Congenital Profound Sensorineural Deafness and Oligodontia A New Syndrome". Archives of Otolaryngology. 105: 621–622.
  12. ^ a b "Quiet Please", Family Weekly, 1981, 4.26. https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1291&dat=19810426&id=mQJVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=HJQDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5676,5346876
  13. ^ 150. Peacock, Jill. Dr.Lillian Glass Speech Pathologist Works With all Types of Problems. Associated Press. (Herald- Journal). 1981, 12.13.
  14. ^ Dullea, Georgia (March 19, 1984). "Relationships; The Sexes: Differences in Speech". The New York Times. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
  15. ^ "Silence Presents No Barriers for Marlee Matlin". Chicago Tribune. April 9, 1989.
  16. ^ "The Tennessean from Nashville, Tennessee on May 17, 1989 · Page 27". May 17, 1989. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
  17. ^ "Glimpses". UPI. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  18. ^ "Speech Coach To Stars Takes Method To Masses". January 26, 1991. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
  19. ^ "The Nutler presents...Fran Drescher on Regis & Kathy Lee!". Angelfire. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  20. ^ a b Jim McFarlin (February 27, 1993). "Speech coach to the stars". The Desert Sun. California. p. 46.
  21. ^ "A Very Successful Body Language Training & Human Deception Detection Course", Zisner, Jeff, Aegis News. November 23, 2013
  22. ^ "Lillian Glass Credits". TV Guide. Retrieved January 13, 2011.
  23. ^ "Video Pants on Fire: The Truth About Lying". ABC News. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  24. ^ "How to...: Body Language : Video : Discovery Health". Discovery Health. Health.discovery.com. May 16, 2006. Retrieved January 13, 2011.
  25. ^ "The Millionaire Matchmaker Season 4 - Episode 7 - Opposites Don't Attract". Bravo TV Official Site. November 30, 2010. Retrieved January 13, 2011.
  26. ^ "Struts Problem Report". Instantpulp.com. Archived from the original on November 22, 2010. Retrieved January 13, 2011.
  27. ^ Glass, Lillian. "Reading People". Psychology Today. Retrieved January 13, 2011.
  28. ^ Cate Marquis (May 29, 2019). "14 Jewish-themed movies". St Louis Jewish Light. Missouri. p. 1.
  29. ^ "Jersey Shore Film Festival". Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  30. ^ a b c "Lillian Glass - Awards". IMDb. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  31. ^ Glass, Lillian, Feisty Fighter: The Marnesba Tackett Story (Documentary), Michelle Keller Cole, Benjamin Keller, Lauren McCrae, Your Total Image Productions, retrieved October 12, 2023
  32. ^ Glass, Lillian; Riccardi, Vincent M. (1981). "Speech and Von Recklinghausen Neurofibromatosis". New England Journal of Medicine. 305 (27): 1617–1626. doi:10.1056/NEJM198112313052704. PMID 6796886.
  33. ^ Glass, Lillian; Starr, Clark D. (October 1, 1979). "A Study Of Relationships Between Judgements of Speech and Appearance of Patients With Orofacial Clefts". The Cleft Palate Journal. 16 (4): 436–440. ISSN 2574-3597. PMID 290434.
  34. ^ Glass, Lillian; Shapiro, Irving; Hodge, Susan E.; Bergstrom, Lavonne; Rimoin, David L. (April 1, 1981). "Audiological findings of patients with achondroplasia". International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 3 (2): 129–135. doi:10.1016/0165-5876(81)90028-8. ISSN 0165-5876. PMID 7287315.
  35. ^ Glass, Lillian; Stewart, Ray E.; Miles, Judith (November 1979). "The Speech-Language Pathologists's Role in Understanding the Genetics of Van Der Woude Syndrome". Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders. 44 (4): 472–478. doi:10.1044/jshd.4404.472. ISSN 0022-4677. PMID 390246.
  36. ^ Gardiner, Martin (April 5, 2018). "The California-ness of open-mouthed jaw settings (new study)". improbable.com. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  37. ^ "Talk to Win: Six Steps to A Successful Vocal Image". Indigo. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  38. ^ Glass, Lillian (1991). Confident conversation : how to talk in any business or social situation. London: Piatkus. ISBN 978-0-7499-1081-5.
  39. ^ "Attracting Terrific People". Livebrary.com – OverDrive. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  40. ^ Buffalmano, Lucio (September 18, 2018). "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Verbal Self-Defense". Power Dynamics™. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  41. ^ "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Men and Women by Lillian Glass – Ebook". Scribd. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  42. ^ "Toxic Men: 10 Ways to Identify, Deal with, and Heal from the Men Who Make Your Life Miserable by Lillian Glass". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  43. ^ "Toxic People: 10 Ways of Dealing with People Who Make Your Life Miserable by Lillian Glass". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  44. ^ PhD, Dr Lillian Glass (September 3, 2015). 50 Ways My Dog Made Me Into A Better Person. Your Total Image Publishing. ISBN 978-1-929873-52-4.
  45. ^ "9781929873357: Bikram Vocal Yoga: Voice Communication and Body Language Skills to Increase Confidence and Enrich Your Life | BookScouter.com". bookscouter.com.
  46. ^ I Know What You're Thinking- Using the Four Codes of Reading People to Improve Your Life. OCLC 48579283.
  47. ^ "A Guide to Identifying Terrorists Through Body Language". OverDrive. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  48. ^ The body language advantage : maximize your personal and professional relationships with this ultimate photo guide to deciphering what others are secretly saying, in any situation.
  49. ^ The body language of liars : from little white lies to pathological deception : how to see through the fibs, frauds, and falsehoods people tell you every day.
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