How to Make a SpeechEntertainer Steve Allen demonstrates how anyone, in any circumstance, can master and use the fundamentals of effective public speaking. |
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... ladies and gentlemen , Steve Allen . " I was able to turn his abruptness to my advantage by saying , “ —and I'd like to thank your chairman for that very flattering introduction . ' In most cases , however , you need not try to be funny ...
... ladies and gentlemen , Steve Allen . " I was able to turn his abruptness to my advantage by saying , “ —and I'd like to thank your chairman for that very flattering introduction . ' In most cases , however , you need not try to be funny ...
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... ladies and gentlemen — and seats " is a line that some comedians have used to good effect in such instances . Another old line you might employ - if you think you can carry off such banter - is " You think this is bad ? I gave a speech ...
... ladies and gentlemen — and seats " is a line that some comedians have used to good effect in such instances . Another old line you might employ - if you think you can carry off such banter - is " You think this is bad ? I gave a speech ...
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... ladies and gentlemen , I'm very honored to be part of this important program tonight . " Well , I got about as far as " Good evening , ladies and gentlemen , I'm very— ” At that point , just as I was prepared to continue with the rest ...
... ladies and gentlemen , I'm very honored to be part of this important program tonight . " Well , I got about as far as " Good evening , ladies and gentlemen , I'm very— ” At that point , just as I was prepared to continue with the rest ...
Contents
Overcoming Stage Fright | 1 |
Writing the Speech | 14 |
The Middle | 21 |
Copyright | |
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