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"She's a Democrat and he's a Republican so refrain from political talk if you want access to the hors d'oevres."

"Of course he's smiling. He's getting $15,000 to give a lecture on free speech."

"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?"

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

Changing Minds

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

The Gettysburg Address in process.

"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."

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

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

'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!

'Yes, it's a stupid speech, Senator, but you've got to court the stupid VOTE.'

Mark Anthony on Zoom.

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

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.'

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

'I'm now going to open the floor to questions.'

Business coach hiding in speach desk.

Jerry Brown.

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

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

1874 - Winston Churchill was born at Blenheim palace

Time for speeches

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

William Pitt the Elder

Dove of Peace and Free Speech

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."

Orator translates in many languages.