Quotations: the pause

Mark Twain on the power of the pause

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After-dinner speaking

Advice from Barry Cryer

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Quotations: On nerves

“The human brain starts working the moment you are born and never stops until you stand up to speak in public.” Sir George Jessel [1824 -1893], Judge and Master of the Rolls

Body language matters

“She was a fine dashing woman, and without being either pretty or beautiful she gave the impression of being both, mostly from the splendid way she carried her head.” Patrick O’Brien “Master and Commander” 1970

The greatest fear in my life

          “The greatest fear in my life is public speaking.” Harrison Ford