Considered the bible of speechmaking, this updated reference is designed to keep speakers upright, articulate, and successful by showing them how to think on their feet. The basic arts of speechmaking are discussed, including construction and delivery, audiences and occasions, and technical aids. Model draft speeches for various occasions are provided, and classic oratorical gems from the likes of Winston Churchill and Martin Luther King, Jr., are included. More than 500 useable stories, jokes, and epigrams that shine with wit and vivid language make any speaker's job easier. Valuable material on handling the media under pressure, chairing meetings, and making presentations and sales pitches round out this resource.