As a middle school "dork," Quay received consistent harassment because of his clothing, hairstyle, personality, and socioeconomic status. His daily struggle of going to school knowing he would be persecuted for these and many other reasons, is one with which contemporary targets will empathize. He internalized most of the attacks during this time and survived middle school despite the difficulties.

As a high school student, Quay used his sports prowess to finally gain acceptance among those deemed as "popular" in his small school. As a strong and highly regarded athlete, Quay became the one who harassed and belittled his fellow students. Referred to as "the meanest student in school" by a former classmate, Quay took out his previous frustrations on the weak and vulnerable in the student body.

Quay uses the knowledge he gained in these positions to offer perspective for both students getting bullied and those who do the bullying. His programs have proven effective in offering coping techniques to the harassed, but also in causing the bullies to think about the consequences of their actions. His funny, yet challenging, presentation will leave your middle students thinking about the words they say and the things they do.