speechmaking, n.Definitions

Speechmaking is the art of saying nothing briefly.

Speechmaking's essence is eloquence, not information.

Speechmaking is best kept short. The more you say, the less they remember.

Speechmaking is like giving birth to a child. . . in that one is glad to get it over with.

Speechmaking is not easy. It usually takes people more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.

Speechmaking is when a person has only a few words to say, but seldom stops when he has said them.

Speechmaking is the number one fear of Americans, followed by death, so at a funeral, the average American would rather be in the casket than doing the eulogy.

Speechmaking is a matter of standing up to be seen, speaking up to be heard, and sitting down to be appreciated.