To prepare for my appearance on Seven Second Delay tomorrow, I thought it wise to review my last "Off the Beaten(Subway) Track" presentation. I put together a little slide show on subway road trips in general and some sites that are found along the A train. To my enormous horror, I discovered that I say "um" approximately every four seconds. (If you can stand it, see for yourself below. Between "ums", there is actually some intelligent humor.)
I always thought I was a good public speaker, but if everything sounds like that little talk, eek! If I can't get around saying "um," maybe I should try saying "ohm." At least that way I'll get some meditative benefits. Oy vey.
Suzanne, You are right. You are a good public speaker. I had never heard your voice before I saw the video. You have a great voice. Thanks for sharing. The oms are not that noticeable, unless a person focuses on them.
A small correction: the second step in becoming a saint is pronounced Bee-at-if-ick-ation. Thanks for the humor. Midwestern Tom
Denise - Oh, how I love the Leaning Tower Y! I was two and did the Mommy and me swimming program. However, I did not actually manage to learn how to swim until I was in 3rd grade. This is more a reflection on me than the quality of the Y. I do not like putting my face in water.
Thanks, Tom, for the correction. This is very good to know for future talks. And in general. :)
7SD itself, can be hit or miss. Of course Ken in his morning show this morning said that the last couple shows at UCB theater were good. No pressure... ;-)
Ooops - fixed that now. It turns out I set is up for a link, then forgot to paste it in, so I guess blogger defaults to the link of the post. Interesting...
Leaning Tower in Niles! xoxoxox! You took swim lessons there???????????? damn I didn't know that.
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ReplyDeleteYou are right. You are a good public speaker. I had never heard your voice before I saw the video. You have a great voice.
Thanks for sharing. The oms are not that noticeable, unless a person focuses on them.
A small correction: the second step in becoming a saint is pronounced Bee-at-if-ick-ation.
Thanks for the humor.
Midwestern Tom
Denise - Oh, how I love the Leaning Tower Y! I was two and did the Mommy and me swimming program. However, I did not actually manage to learn how to swim until I was in 3rd grade. This is more a reflection on me than the quality of the Y. I do not like putting my face in water.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tom, for the correction. This is very good to know for future talks. And in general. :)
7SD itself, can be hit or miss.
ReplyDeleteOf course Ken in his morning show this morning said that the last couple shows at UCB theater were good. No pressure... ;-)
You are going to do great. And have a lot of fun. I love that this is spreading the word about WFMU because it's a great station.
ReplyDeleteOH, btw, your link to 7SD is linked to your own blog. Kinda like caught in this weird warp. Or like Groundhog day.
ReplyDeleteOoops - fixed that now. It turns out I set is up for a link, then forgot to paste it in, so I guess blogger defaults to the link of the post. Interesting...
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