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Political Speech Making Tutorial

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

Ban 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?"

Changing Minds

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

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

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

MLK

"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.'

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.

'The inaugural address? It's sort of like an opening monologue.'

"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.'

Business coach hiding in speach desk.

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

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

Time for speeches

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

Dove of Peace and Free Speech

William Pitt the Elder

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."

'Vote for me. I'm ready, and willing. Two out of three isn't bad.'

1874 - Winston Churchill was born at Blenheim palace

Orator translates in many languages.

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