Instant Eloquence. A Lazy Man's Guide to Public Speaking.

Instant Eloquence; A Lazy Man's Guide to Public Speaking

Humes, James C.

Business & Money

Harpercollins

In this book, a well-known speech writer and brilliant public speaker explains how to use humor effectively in speeches for every occasion and for any type of audience. Included are more than 600 humorous stories and anecdotes from the author's own collection -- stories and anecdotes that anyone can use to enliven a speech.
In Part One of Podium Humor, the author discusses from the speaker's standpoint as well as from that of the audience. With numerous examples he explains what humor is made of, what triggers laughter, how to tell a story, and how to use humor to build suspense. From the basics supplied by the author, you learn how to develop your own humorous stories to suit your individual needs.
Part Two of the book features a cross-indexed collection of humor: anecdotes, stories, and one-liners on many topical subjects. The author shows you how to work these humorous pieces into your speech by suggesting "lead-in" lines for particular stories plus "bridge" lines to return to the main sppech.
Whether you wish to use humor to start or end a speech, to illustrate a point, or to establish rapport with an audience, Podium Humor will give you practical, easy-to-follow advice and a wealth of humorous material for use in your next speech.

Podium Humor: A Raconteur's Treasury of Witty and Humorous Stories

Reference

Words, Language & Grammar

HarperCollins, Publishers

Roles Speakers Play

Anecdotes about famous men and women in history, literature, the arts, sciences, and government, designed to add color and interest to speeches and presentations, are arranged under such subject headings as ingenuity, ambition, and discovery

Speaker's Treasury of Anecdotes About the Famous

Literature & Fiction

History & Criticism

Smithmark Pub.

Gives practical advice on how to control nervousness, write an effective speech, avoid common errors, make use of anecdotes, quotations, and humor, deal with hostile questions, and avoid cliches

Standing Ovation: How to Be an Effective Speaker and Communicator

A former speech writer for Presidents Eisenhower, Nixon, Ford, and Reagan captures the essence of Winston Churchill's personality by collecting the most inventive, intelligent, and humorous things the great statesman has ever said, plus anecdotes about him, and information on his tastes, views, and opinions.

The Wit & Wisdom of Winston Churchill: A Treasury of More Than 1,000 Quotations and Anecdotes

Combines humorous quotes with anecdotes about Franklin's inventions and innovations, including newspaper editorials, the Navy, bifocals, Daylight Saving Time, the Franklin stove, and shock treatment.

Wit and Wisdom of Benjamin Franklin: A Treasury of More Than 900 Quotations and Anecdotes

History

FRANKLIN, BENJAMÍN

Americas

Hundreds of stories, anecdotes, quotes, speech excerpts, and opinions by Abraham Lincoln offer a portrait of the man as a brilliant writer, clever lawyer, and witty politician.

The Wit & Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln: A Treasury of More Than 650 Quotations and Anecdotes

Lincoln, Abraham

Quotations

Continuing the popular Wit &amp; Wisdom series, this treasury of quotations and anecdotes illuminate the life and achievements of America's most beloved patriot: Benjamin Franklin.

The Wit & Wisdom of Benjamin Franklin: Treasury of More Than 900 Quotations and Anecdotes

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

Harper-perennial

In Bartlett's Familiar Quotations, the premier collection of noted sayings, Mark Twain is the only American with more citations under his name than Franklin Delano Roosevelt. FDR was the greatest raconteur to occupy the White House between the presidencies of Abraham Lincoln and Ronald Reagan. A superb mimic with a professional comic's sense of timing, he had an ear for a ringing phrase and could laugh at himself, relishing the opportunity to tell stories at his own expense. The anecdotes, sayings, and witticisms collected in this hugely entertaining and edifying volume are a testament to the high humor and insouciant, infectious personality of one of our greatest presidents.

The Wit & Wisdom of FDR

Biographies & Memoirs

Historical

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