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"This is an unusual blog; the art of public speaking is crucial to politics and yet there's not much devoted to it specifically. This blog does, with posts combining accounts of the writer's recent engagements with some handy hints. Given some of the turgid speeches we're forced to suffer in the Commons, more MPs could do with reading it". politics.co.uk
"Nick spoke at our joint meeting with Kingston 41 Club. It was a brilliant evening. Nick is an engaging speaker, witty, topical and very interesting. He spoke for three quarters of an hour without notes, a most knowledgeable man. I cannot recommend Nick enough and can assure you that engaging him is a worthwhile endeavour. I wish you a great evening like ours". Manny Martins Vice Chairman of Hamble Valley Stick Club and 41 Club Regional Councillor, Region 24.
"Your speech to our 9 Rotary Clubs in North Surrey was much appreciated by me and I have received lots of feedback which was very positive about you. It was so refreshing to hear someone who has the wit to make us laugh throughout the evening without resort to 'blue' material and swearing. I do hope many others will get the chance to experience your talents". Howard Smith, Assistant Governor Area 1 Rotary District 1140.
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Re: Extra gag-writing + extraordinary preparation = a successful social speech!
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Dr. Jim Anderson
Wow - a 10-15 minute speech that was filled with humor and got that much practice! What's interesting is that you forgot to mention that being funny in a speech is HARD. Hat's off to your client who seems to have pulled this off. The rewards can be great; however, the risks can be even greater.
One point that we public speakers always seem to forget is that what happens before we speak may have a huge impact on how funny we appear to our audience. Your customer was celebrating a significant birthday and can you just imagine what would have happened if someone had asked for a moment of silence to remember a friend who had not made it to their significant birthday just BEFORE your customer had gone on stage?
That's why all comedians have an opening act. The opening act's role in life is to get the audience started laughing. This way it's going to be easier for them to laugh at whatever the main act says! If at all possible, when you plan on delivering a humorous speech, do your best to control what happens before you go on stage!
- Dr. Jim Anderson
Blue Elephant Consulting - The Accidental Communicator Blog
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