Oratory Enthusiast Gifts

"I'm speaking with you this evening without the benefit of speech-writers or teleprompters. Thank you and good night."

Well spoken man.

Bully Pulpit

"You're losing the audience. Switch to the Powerpoint presentation."

Inclusive speech

What's normal?

"Just a brief moment, Linda, to thank you for my delicious meals. And if you need me by your side... just whistle." "What fresh hell is this?"

'I look forward to a bigger and bolder vision in my 2nd term.'

"Now that I can talk, here's my speaking fee."

Changing Minds

"This is not the first time I have been asked to speak."

"I liked the fee-fi-fo-fum part, but I found the rest of his speech racist and repellent."

"My master's vowel hyperarticulation is wearing a bit thin..."

"I believe I can create a great presentation if I can only tap into my cognitive dissonance."

'Well ladies and gentlemen, I'm sure my little talk has made you all think'

Tonight: Town Hall Meeting. With free speech, sometimes I think that you get what you pay for!

A. Lincoln, President. The "of the people, by the people, for the people" part is great, Abe, but the "people who need people" section may be overkill.

'I've never seen anyone lip-sync a speech before.'

'Sir, you inaugural speech is simply wonderful. I would just suggest you say 'dear employees' instead of 'hey, you bunch of lousy slaves'.'

'I had to give a short speech last night. It was a hoot!'

Business coach hiding in speach desk.

'I'll try to keep my remarks brief.'

Climate Conference. I'm glad you enjoyed my speech, but please don't call it the "high-water mark."

"Do your thing, Phil...lull them into submission."

1874 - Winston Churchill was born at Blenheim palace

'Vote for me because my Super PAC raised lots more money than my opponent's Super PAC.'

"I would like to thank all the big and little and in between people."

Masters of Political Oratory

William Pitt the Elder

'Actually, I think my use of hyperbole is not only iconoclastic, it is potentially revolutionary.'

Dove of Peace and Free Speech

Time for speeches

Orator translates in many languages.

'A 'pregnant pause' is effective only if you've already said something.'

'Now that we've learned to talk, maybe we should establish some speech codes.'