American motivational speaker Mr. Les Brown back to Bermuda.

But this time she hopes Mr. Brown will speak to those really needing motivation.

And she wants Government to pay for his visit so people can hear his speeches for free.

"If Mr. Brown can help one Bermudian it would have been worth it,'' she said yesterday.

One idea is for Mr. Brown to train Bermudians to become role models like himself.

It is hoped Bermudian motivational speaker Mr. Dennis Rahim Watson will lend his skills as well.

Mr. Watson is in the US, but will be returning later this month.

Sen. Gordon's move follows Friday night's speech by Mr. Brown at the Hamilton Princess before an enraptured 200-strong audience.

The award-winning public speaker also ran a seminar and workshop the following day.

But some people voiced criticism at the cost of taking part See story below .

Sen. Gordon, who attended the speech, also accepted complaints Mr. Brown was addressing the wrong audience -- those already making a success of life.

"He was really preaching to the converted,'' she said.

"That is why I want Government to pay for him to come so he can reach the people really in need. Those who feel no hope and are in need of motivation and self-belief.'' The attempt to get Mr. Brown back to the Island has already won support from Prison Commissioner Mr. Edward Dyer.

He is said to be keen on the idea of Mr. Brown motivating prisoners to fulfil their potential and become winners in society.

Sen. Gordon also wants the backing of the Ministries of Education and Health and Social Services.

This could lead to Mr. Brown touring local schools, and his motivational videos, tapes, and books being distributed among youngsters.

Children attending Mr. Brown's speeches would be carefully chosen.

"Participants would undergo a needs assessment,'' Sen. Gordon explained.

She added Mr. Brown's word could be carried on by local motivational speakers.

"They could be trained by Mr. Brown so they can run seminars and keep up momentum.

"After all nobody is going to be changed overnight. It takes time and it is hard to change your life.'' Sen. Gordon stressed she did not see Mr. Brown as a quick-fix for the Island's problems.

But anything was worth a try, she added.