Jokes & Quotes for Speeches Cassell Illustrated

“If all is not lost, where is it?” “Some days you’re the dog; some days you’re the tree.” There’s no better way for a nervous speechmaker to win over an audience than with a good joke. Here are hundreds of them: anecdotes, one-liners, and deft definitions, as well as hysterical quotations from sources ranging from Mae West to Ronald Reagan. Here, to help you deliver this sure-fire material, are extensive tips on selecting the right joke, adapting it to fit the audience, practicing the delivery, and getting it across to best effect. Perfect for all occasions—weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, business presentations, and many more—this is an indispensable source for any speaker who wants to captivate and entertain an audience.