From NaBloPoMo on Blogher.com:
Do you like getting up to speak in front of a crowd? Will you submit this year for VOTY?
Rare is, ironically, my word of the day today and I must confess, I am one of the rare few who loves to speak in front of a crowd. I often tell people, if they hand me a microphone I will start telling stories which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. I did win two storytelling slams – the only ones I ever competed in – and because I write prolifically as well as having theater experience in a change purse in my pocket, I can improv almost anytime, anywhere about anything.
I am not sure what VOTY is, but I did a quick google search and discovered
it is “Voice
of the Youth”. I am not a youth so no, I will not be submitting. I
would be thrilled to speak most anywhere but like American Idol or the
Bachelorette, I am far too old. There is also an insurance agent in
Pennsylvania with that name, again – I doubt he is hosting a big speaking event
but if he is, I am ready. Just tell me the subject, give me a half hour and
watch me go!
Last December I was the Emcee for my friend’s holiday cabaret show. The dancers were not the most speedy at costume changes, so I even though I had tons of material, I still ran out. I pulled out my phone and started to search and tell jokes from online.
The audience thought that was part of the schtick. They didn’t know I was actually doing what I said I was doing.
So yes, I can manage a crowd.
And yes, believe me, I love every minute!
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