Fun Facts About Public Speaking

So, you see, even the greatest problems can be overcome!

…Marilyn Monroe spoke in a breathy and alluring voice not to sound sexy, but to avoid stuttering.

...Winston Churchill, thought to be one of the best orators of his time, memorized every speech backwards and forwards ahead of time to hide his stutter.

... Grace Kelly was so ashamed of her harsh Philadelphia accent that she asked her father at 18 for a tape recorder and worked hours listening to her voice and correcting inflections with great discipline.

...The ancient Greek orator Demosthenes, was born with a serious speech impediment, talked with pebbles in his mouth and recited verses while running uphill. To strengthen his voice, he spoke on the seashore over the roar of the waves. His discipline and determination helped him become one of the greatest orators of Ancient Greece.