I always feel kind of absurd and presumptuous presenting a speech.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
When I give a lot of speeches, they're always on the fly. I mean, I know what I'm going to say roughly, but I do not - will not read.
One of the areas I have a little less confidence in is giving any kind of a speech.
I don't like giving speeches. It makes me nervous.
I find doing speeches nerve wrecking.
I happen to have given lots of free speeches.
You can't just give a speech and expect people to fall down and agree with you.
When you're standing in front of an audience like this that is so enthusiastic and so much behind you, it is very hard to give a bad speech. Even a bad speech sounds good in a convention hall like this.
Speech is one of the marvels that characterize man, and also one of the most difficult spontaneous creations that have been accomplished by nature.
When you make speeches you elicit expectations against which you will be held accountable.
Making clever speeches takes a lot of work and a lot of time.
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