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Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 235) – Garry Trudeau

Posted on 30/05/2016 by

“Commencement speeches were invented largely in the belief that outgoing college students should never be released into the world until they have been properly sedated.” — Garry Trudeau Photo courtesy of Linda A. Cicero / Stanford University News Service

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Analysis of a Speech by Conan O’Brien

Posted on 20/06/2011 by

On 12 June 2011, Conan O’Brien delivered the commencement address to the 2011 graduating class of Dartmouth College. In cold, windy weather, he took the stage and wowed a crowd of thousands 24 minutes. Conan’s jokes, one-liners and funny anecdotes … Continue reading →

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Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 89)

Posted on 30/05/2011 by

“A graduation ceremony is an event where the commencement speaker tells thousands of students dressed in identical caps and gowns that ‘individuality’ is the key to success.” — Robert Orben

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Tell Me a Story

Posted on 08/06/2009 by

I love a good story. As a child, I could listen for hours to the tales told by my parents, grandparents, teachers and others.  As I grew older, I sought out stories through novels, films or theatre.  As a parent, I thoroughly … Continue reading →

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