Public speaking is one of the most intimidating and important aspects of many jobs. As a one-time speech writer for President Johnson, and in his current position as president of the M.P.A.A., Jack Valenti has written and delivered speeches in all kinds of settings. Originally published in 1982, Speak Up with Confidence is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to write and deliver a speech that people will listen to and remember.
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"Great book on how to improve your speaking skills. I recommend this book for anyone wanting to build a speaking platform."
— Thomas (5 out of 5 stars)
" Jack Valenti is definitely from the pre-PowerPoint days! I find it hard to believe that President Kennedy and other famous politicians and actors were as nervous before speaking or performing on TV as Mr. Valenti makes them out to be. "
— Petesea, 4/5/2009Jack Valenti (1921–2007) was a longtime president of the Motion Picture Association of America. During his thirty-eight-year tenure in the MPAA, he created the MPAA film rating system, and was regarded as one of the most influential pro-copyright lobbyists in the world.