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Can You Say A Few Words?

revised edition, April 2006

"I don't believe you can ever eliminate the butterflies you get in your stomach, but this book helps get those butterflies in flying formation." —Bill Brimmer, Executive Vice President, the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce

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Can You Say A Few Words? Give a "special occasion" speech that's as special as the event itself:
  • 9/11 Tributes
  • Anniversaries
  • Awards
  • Birthdays
  • Building Dedications
  • Change of Command
  • Children's Groups
  • Commencements
  • Eulogies
  • Farewells
  • Fund-raising
  • Honorary Degrees
  • Impromptu Speeches
  • Introducing Speakers
  • Master of Ceremonies
  • Meetings
  • Panel Presentations
  • Prayers
  • Question-and-Answer Sessions
  • Retirement Tributes
  • Sales/Information Booths
  • Sports Banquets
  • Substitute Speaking
  • Toasts
  • Veterans Day
  • Words of Welcome

Appendix
Where to find great quotes and anecdotes


"A very helpful, very practical book."
—Rabbi Harold S. Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People

"I recommend this book to anyone who wishes to use words well."
—Norman Vincent Peale, author of Power of Positive Thinking


CAN YOU SAY A FEW WORDS? (St. Martin's Press, $13.95, ISBN 0312353529) is widely available in bookstores.
Please note: Special discounts are available for orders of 10 or more copies. For details of bulk discounts, call St. Martin's Press directly at 800-221-7945, extension 645.