Re: [QUAD-L] Big favor and question-----please

[Bill_J]

I think you'll do best if you just rehearse in front of a few family members.  Take a deep breath and look at the audience, but NOT at their faces.  Look about 1 foot above their heads.  That was the advice I got in a public speaking class and it worked for me.   Bill age 55 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL I personally don't mind growing old, but my body's taking it badly. ----- Original Message ----- From: gina To: quad-list Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 11:04 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Big favor and question-----please I was asked to speak in front of our transportation board which is Metro. Which does not only our transportation but fixes our sidewalks which are also horrible here . Which is Houston, Tx.  It's for everyone here in our Apartment Complex ( it's for the Elderly and Disabled.)  I've never done well speaking in front of a group of people, but I know this will help us alot. I will only have 3 minutes to speak so I have to get to the point fast.I only have to do this this thursday.I just found out today (which is Tuesday) My Question is How do I begin my speech and how do I get over the nervousness? I'd appreciate any input or any kind of help I can get....Thank you in advanced I know all ya'll have good heads on ya'lls shoulders... Gina