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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."

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.'

Changing Minds

The Gettysburg Address in process.

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

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

"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..."

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

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

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

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

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

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

Business coach hiding in speach desk.

Jerry Brown.

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

William Pitt the Elder

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

1874 - Winston Churchill was born at Blenheim palace

Dove of Peace and Free Speech

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

Time for speeches

Orator translates in many languages.

'Give you liberty or give you death? That's easy for you to say. You have nine lives.'