“RFK was a compelling figure because he was willing to challenge his audiences, and in turn connect with them in a unique way. Kennedy showed that our values define us and can inspire others to believe in the possibility of change and a better society.” WayBelieveValuesTurnsChallengesAudienceFiguresPossibilityInspireWillingUniqueCompellingInspire OthersPossibility Of Change Author:Frances O'Grady
“If the audience knows you can be funny when you want to be, they will be willing to wait for that payoff.” IfsKnowsWantWaitingAudienceWillingPayoffWilling To Wait Author:Bill Cosby
“Eloquence, when at its highest pitch, leaves little room for reason or reflection; but addressing itself entirely to the fancy or the affections, captivates the willing hearers, and subdues their understanding. Happily, this pitch it seldom attains. But what a Tully or a Demosthenes could scarcely effect over a Roman or Athenian audience, every Capuchin, every itinerant or stationary teacher can perform over the generality of mankind, and in a higher degree, by touching such gross and vulgar passions.” LittlesReasonPassionUnderstandingRoomsAudienceTeacherMankindEffectsWillingHigherDegreesHighestReflectionAffectionFancyTouchingVulgarGrossEloquenceGeneralitiesStationaryAthenians Book:An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding Source: An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding
“To be on Coast to Coast, you have to be willing to stay awake in the middle of the night. But in return you get a great audience of millions of listeners all across the nation.” NightNationsMillionsAudienceMiddleWillingReturnAwakeListenersCoastMiddle Of The Night Author:George Noory