Quotes about Public speaking

I don't think there is a single social issue I haven't spoken on.

If you're not comfortable with public speaking - and nobody starts out comfortable; you have to learn how to be comfortable - practice. I cannot overstate the importance of practicing. Get some close friends or family members to help evaluate you, or somebody at work that you trust.

The first time I spoke to a group this large was at my college commencement in 1969.

what became abundantly clear as soon as Sarah Palin stepped into the spotlight was that on just about every subject relevant to governing the country she had absolutely no idea what the hell she was talking about.

As a matter of fact, I didn't make a political speech outside of my state for 20 years.

Some years ago I became president of Columbia University and learned within 24 hours to be ready to speak at the drop of a hat, and I learned something more, the trustees were expected to be ready to speak at the passing of the hat.

I got on top of a car and began waving my arms and yelling at them to quiet down. They did quiet down, and then I asked them to disperse - and they did.

Campaign behavior for wives: Always be on time. Do as little talking as humanly possible. Lean back in the parade car so everybody can see the president.

I've spent too much time giving speeches, traveling the world.

It usually takes me two or three days to prepare an impromptu speech.

It takes three weeks to prepare a good ad-lib speech.

It takes both courage and talent to stand up in front of fellow human beings and make them crack a smile, and at the same time keep it clean.