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'Precise, analytical and beautifully reasoned address. Now condense it down to a snappy sports metaphor.'

We need a Europe of U-turns.

"I thought your show-and-tell was really brave."

For the Wilsons, Gold Medalists Los Angeles '84, bathtime was always a ritual.

Time for speeches

"Here's a draft of my speech, Accounts Receivable as Collateral When Obtaining Asset Based Lending. Make it pop."

'Charles is a linguist. He speaks three language...golf, baseball and football.'

'And now for my William Tell shot.'

'He's still addressing the nation.'

'I'd do better if I knew all the words you know!'

'... And I'd like to thank my agent and everyone who voted for me... '

"Thanks for your introductory speech at the conference. By the way, Hibblemeyer, it's 'hard-headed' businessman, not 'thick-headed'."

"Is this speech pie-in-the-sky nonsense or aspirational?"

The speech is ethical. One source is plagiarism, two is research.

"Hey buddy! Come over here and draw me something about 'Freedom of Speech!'"

"Take this box of rumors, innuendo and hearsay and turn it into decisive leadership."

Citizen Cane...

For the record, my young speech writers don't consider borrowing phrases as plagiarism. They consider it sampling.

'I must admit that I've come a long way since I first heard the word speak!...'

"That concludes my presentation. I'll now open this up for some answers."

'I wrote my own speech once. It didn't sound like me at all!'

"What about the writers? Nobody ever blames the writers!"

'I know you're tired of hearing the same old political cliches, but I believe in recycling.'

Now I'd like to depart from my prepared text and speak from the heart...

People with anything valuable to say rarely become orators.

'I heard a rumour that Age Concern may stump up some sponsorship.'

"Nice speech. A blend of the aspirational and pie-in-the-sky nonsense."

"Perhaps you should focus your message less on the economy and more on little shiny things."

"You mock, sir—you mock a sport storied and beloved. I, sir, pity you."

Spice Up Your Conversation - Quote Yourself...

"Oh no Henry - Not Another one of your proclamations!"

"Doctor, your speech was certainly unabridged."

"Let's make it a few minutes longer and add more inside jokes."

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