[kwlug-disc] OT: CIGI talk on surveillance

[Ronald Barnes]

CrankyOldBugger wrote on 2018-02-21 09:31 AM:

> Well, ironic that this conversation came up today, given the news of 
> this morning, but my Dad was a broadcaster all of his life, so he had a 
> natural talent for speaking to crowds.  He once said to me that if you 
> want to become a good public speaker, watch some tapes of Billy Graham; 
> the man had a very strong presence in front of any crowd.  Learn to 
> handle yourself in front of crowds like Rev. Graham and you will be a 
> much better speaker.

I've had a couple occasions to speak publicly, and tried to model myself 
on a couple of my favourite speakers, notably Barack Obama.


Particularly, knowing when to pause.

Not saying something for a brief moment can be crucial, it can add 
emphasis, give the audience a chance to digest what's just been spoken, 
and can keep the breathing steady.



Like photography - the background - what's not the focus of the photo, 
can be as important to framing a shot as the subject.



Anyway, I suck at public speaking and photography, so my 2¢ is worth 
much less than that.


r b