| Your interests are fun and diverse, thanks for sharing them! Please tell me about a performer (athlete, celebrity, politician, musician, etc) that you admire and describe one quality they exhibit that you can mimic in order to enhance your public speaking skills. ie:I love Will Farell and the way he gets great laughs, I think his non-verbal, hilarious expressions and body language are what makes his humor work. I try to borrow some of these techniques to get my own laughs in the classroom here and there (acting "cool" in a way that makes it oh-so-clear I am kind of a goofball). Your turn! Smiles--S |
Monday, September 03, 2007
Fall 2007: Prompt #2
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I love to laugh and I think Will Farell is a great pick. I as well agree that even simple body language or face gesture can mean something. so thats why I admire the cast from pirates of the carribean. Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley, Orlando Bloom. Not that I would act like drunkin Jack Sparrow in a speech But but its how these characters are played. I would love to be as sincere as Keira Knightley, or even have people crack up like Johnny Depp, and to be as passionate as Orlando Bloom and If I can be a person that can keep people locked into me with my speech with these qualities then I know I have accomplished a lot.
Deanna Bradac
John Lennon is my hero. He was a great musician and more importantly a great human being. It's sad that he was killed 5 years before I was even born. I got into The Beatles when I was 16 or so. Got obsessed and bought all of their music and watched everything and read anything I could find on them. As I grew older I found to connect most with John Lennon. I respect his fight for peace and happiness. I respect how outspoken he was about war and politics. I respect the music he made. I've always felt as if I was born in the wrong decade. I picked up a guitar because of him. Now all I want to do is change the world for the better. Through film, music or whatever.
"I'm not going to change the way I look or the way I feel to conform to anything. I've always been a freak. So I've been a freak all my life and I have to live with that, you know. I'm one of those people." - John Lennon
Raveen Sharma
I really like Mitch Hedberg's R.I.P. extremely laid back style and the way he enunciates because he can say anything and it's hilarious.
However I would rather develop the ability to say nothing and get away with it. i.e. "Tony, do you have an opinion on the subject?" "I know what I believe. I will continue to articulate what I believe and what I believe — I believe what I believe is right."
One day, if I work hard enough, I'll rival the public speaking abilities of George dub-ya Bush.
-Edward Mcauliff
I would really like the bassist Les Claypool, He has a eccentric stiyle, and his abuilty to think ouside the box. On top of that he is a killer Bassist, one of the best. if i could be as good as somthing that Les Claypool is at bass i would really have accomplished something
Aaron Gomez
I don't know many famouse people in the U.S.A, but the great leader Abraham Lincoln is one of the famouse politics I love. The influence of his speech is the skill I want to learn.
--Wanling Liang
I admire Bill Cosby. He brings humor to situations that are familiar to me. But at the same time, he speaks very passionately about issues dealing with parenting and teens issues. He has always supported his information with facts. These qualities are very important to have… a little humor, be factual, and be passionate about the topic your discussing. Hopefully, I can copy these traits---even just a little bit. :)
Note: I had the pleasure of meeting a motivational speaker, Michael Pritchard. His style is also wonderful. Take a look! www.edutopia.org/node/2964
Carla Quintella
I admire Tyler Perry because he was homeless living in his car trying to become an actor and is now a famous actor in plays that he produced. He shows that whatever you want you can get if you really want it bad enough because with time comes great things.
Angelina Jolie is my idol. She is an awesome actress. She is also very beautiful and cares a whole lot about others like for example orfans. I think that that's amazing. You don't see very many famous people so passionate about others in need. She has adopted three kids. She also has a baby with the hottie Brad Pitt. She goes all around the world donating millions of dollars to the needy. I want to be as confident as Angelina is in helping others.
In comm 301, I would like to be confident in my speeches as she is in helping others.
-Marian Capulong
One of my favorite actors is Morgan Freeman. He is very classy and has done many roles in which I admire, such as The Shawshank Redemption. He has such an amazing, smooth voice and speaks with confidence and power. When I see him in films or on television I make sure to listen intently and hear what he has to say. I would love to bring that into my communication. I believe it is an amazing power to capture peoples' attention with your voice, tone, and overall poise and confidence. People today have lost their conviction in everyday speech and it is a shame to lose such a powerful aspect as that.
Alli Moser
A politician that I really admire (and would love to see as the next president of the united states) is Condoleza Rice. I think that she is wonderful and an inspiration to all women everywhere. She is able to look good no matter what she does, and she is smarter than most of the men that are in the White House with her (especially Dubba Ya, and I voted for the idiot on top of it. She worked hard to get to where she is, and she never had a silver spoon in her mouth growing up. She is a great example of what we can do and what we can achieve if we put our minds to it and our shoulders to the grind stone.
Leah Gaston
Well I'm not one to get wrapped up in the whole 'hero' thing, or celebrities for that matter. But one person whom I do admire is keira knightley. I think it's admirable that she's one young celebrity who hasn't gotten caught up in drinking and drugs and partying. She's very down-to-earth and always has a classic style about her. Keira is refreshingly different from the Paris Hilton's and Britney Spears' of the world, and that's something that I really admire about her.
----------Colleen O'Neill t/th class
well i have two favorite celebrities, the first is Elvis Presley!!! I love the way he sings and i love how he made such an impact on todays society.He is the reason why music has been able to change, also I very much admire ali, the boxer, ali had such a great and strong voice, he was such a strong speaker that it even made his apponents scared of him.
"float like a butterfly sting like a bee"
marissa
One of the greatest performers I've ever seen would be my favorite band, Muse. They would be considered part of alternative rock. What I like best is their ability to perform all their songs with such precision and excitement. So many bands are afraid to play some of their more difficult songs due to the complex nature of performing those songs live. I appreciate their ability to do so. They come out with great energy with every performance.
Jason Hieronimus
I really admire Lauren Graham. She is a bright and beautiful, extremely talented actress. She has a BA in English and a masters in Fine Arts. She has been nominated for a golden globe and people's choice, and won a family television award for her role as "Lorelai" on Gilmore Girls. She is extremely quick and witty. Her facial expressions, body language, and the way she can get words out with ease at a mile a minute is impressive. I think she is HI-larious. Who could forget Bad Santa?
Kate Hall
T/TH
My choice is Obama. One technique he uses well is eye contact. It seems that he’s never afraid to look directly at someone he’s addressing, even when the body language of the audience member(s) seems resistant or unfriendly. It shows confidence and I think it gives more credibility to his message.
Mary Boardman
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If I had to choose a celebrity or public figure as a speaking role model I would have to choose Kirk Frankilin. He is a Gospel recording artist. The thing that I most admire about his speaking abilities would the fact that no matter who the audience is, and no matter what he is speaking about, he finds a way to inspire and connect with his audience. Wether he's talking about religion or everyday life he makes a connection. I would like to be able to make a connection with my audience when I speak.
Traci Brooks
Last year, I had the pleasure of hearing many performers speak to the corps of cadets. The two that stuck out in my head were Tom Brokaw and Coach K, who is the mens basketball coach at Duke. Both of these men were great speakers, who incorporated humor and the emotions of the crowd they were speaking to. If I was able to incorporate more humor into my speeches would have a great impact on my speaking. Both of these men have accomplished many things in their life time, and were award for the impact they had on people. Tom Brokaw was awarded the Thayer Award. Through Coach K's interaction an award was made his honor, that is distributed to a cadet each year for sportsmanship.
~victoria Davis
Mo'nique Imes from Meet the Parkers, Queens of Comedy, Fat Chance, and Charm School is definitely someone I look up to these days. I admire Mo'nique for her confidence, strength, and ability to connect with her audience. Mo'nique has a way of turning her life experiences into jokes making it relate able and appealing while still getting the seriousness of her message across. On a more personal level, Monique has given encouragement to women all over, by teachings of self love and confidence no matter what size you are. Karyn Qualls
I really admire the way tyra banks runs her show. she is very goofy and maybe a little uncomfortable but she plays it off so good. most of all i love how she knows some of the faces she makes and things she does are embarassing but she does it anyway.she is enjoyable to watch because she is herself and is used to being so serious and beautiful as a model.she does whatever it takes to keep people interested even if it means stepping out of her comfort zone.
alicia t/th 2:30
A celebrity that I admire is Will Smith. He's a very good actor and he is also a good person. When he used to rap he never cursed once, and he still had the most classic song ever- "Summertime". I grew up watching him on the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. He has been successful in movies, tv shows, and also in music. He is one of the funniest guys around. His personality will draw you in and make you feel close to him, almost as if you know him personally. That is a quality that I would like to have.
Sal Lopez
Steve Martin is my favorite of all times. He takes humor and delivers it with an irony that I truly love. He isn't afraid to go out on a limb to find humor in places that most of us wouldn't think to find it. Another favorite of mine that no one in this class is old enough to know is Ernie Kovacs, a pioneering comedian in the 50s and 60s. Much of his humor was done visually and with music, and his skit with the Nairobi Trio is a simple classic.
Mary King
Saturday Class
I would have to say Rosie O'Donnell is my hero. I first saw her Stand up on HBO when I was sixteen and new that is what I wanted to do. I think it is a talent to go from having a "blue style" stand up act to entertaining middle America everyday. When she announced she was a lesbian the only people who were shocked were middle America. I like how she never went "back in the closet" as some other stand ups did whom will remain nameless as I often freelance for them. I like how she never backs down from her ideals. While she was on The View she said many things I think people are thinking that are not being said in the media,that in it self is something to admire.
Kelly Bolderson
I would have to say my favorite most isnpirational celbrity would have to be Michael Jordan. He was the greatest to do what he did, but it didn't come at an easy price like some other atheletes. In highschool he wasn't as tall and wasn't very talented in basketball. Interesting fact he actually got cut from his Laney Highschool varsity basketball team. Through pracitce, dedication, and hard work he became the greatest to ever grace the court. Those are some great qualities that can easily be admired.
"I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."-Michael Jordan
George Furuhashi
I have to say that when it comes to comedy Ben Stiller is one of my favorites because in every movie he is the same character and I laught the same every time I see him. But in action movies and more realistic such as Blood Diamond my favorie action actor would be Leonardo DiCaprio. Hes such a good actor and makes me connect to the movie every time I see him act.
Lizzeth Lopez
I really like Yao Ming, a famous Chinese basketball player, an all-star NBA member of the Huston Rockets. His passionate to the things he loves, and his persistant to baketball impressed me strongly. These two important characters has brought him only not to the success of career but also the marrriage. He married his girl friend finally in August 2007 after long-term and very hard chasing.
He is also a gifted English learner. He didn't even know any English words before he came to the USA, but now he speeks English so well that he can have conversation with medias very fluently. It is not easy for a chinese basket ball player, but he did it.
That is Yao Ming.
Peiyi Li/Sat.Class
I think that the person I would most like to channel in my style of speech would be Jackie O. Everywhere that she went and all of the speeches that she made, everyone always loved her and felt as though they could relate to her because of her friendly demenor. While I don't expect everyone to love me from my speeches, i would like to have her confidence and great connection with the audience.
Jessica Blocker
I like the comedian/actor Mike Meyers. He has a great sense of humor and seems very personable. I think these are great qualities to incorporate into public speaking, the ability to make the audience relax via humor and also to come across as though you are not talking down to your audience.
Kelli Rodriguez
I'm going to pick radio personalities: Adam Carolla or our very own Rob Williams of the Rob, Arnie, & Dawn show. Another area of public speaking I believe, and one that is mustered on a whim almost, the ability to be credible yet entertaining and funny, and do it almost everyday with new material seems like an easy job, but to really be interesting and captivating especially in todays 'high tech no need for radio' world. It's hard not to respect the few players that make a nice living off of it still. So personally, I would like to have those qualities in my speaking abilities; the ability to speak my mind on entertainment and gossip, yet make a quick transition to important topics and still come into your home almost like a witty neighbor or friend.
jeremiah charan
saturday
Okay I know that no matter who I choose for this little bloggette, as soon as I click post, I'll think of someone better.
Amy Sedaris is brilliant. She grew up creating costumes and different "looks" which is why these days she can merely wrinkle her forehead ans transform into a completely different person. Her imagination, quick wit, and commitment to a character or bit always invites her audience to follow no matter how outrageous the destination. I would love for my audience to trust me the way hers usually does.
Also, this guy Regis... can you believe it? I don't think there is ever a situation the man is unprepared for. He can masterfully spin any appearance into entertainment. 99% of the time he is soo corny you can feel the world rolling its eyes, but he makes it work. I mean he has this "I'm a fool, and I take myself too seriously, but {wink} I'm in on the joke. And, the joke pays well!"
-james brock-
Saturday Class
I have several, but I think I want to pick someone that I've become aware of recently. Brian Regan is a comedian that I would say I admire for his resound in standing up for moral standards in a day that most seem more than happy to throw theirs away to earn a buck. I enjoy watching his skits, for he is able to make you laugh while keeping the subject clean. I have yet to see him lower his standards, and this is an unusual for someone in entertainment these days. Because of this fact I admire him for his determination to stand for something, and for his humor in helping others to find clean joy in laughter.
Bryce Hayden
My hero would be Jackie Chang. I love watching him act and perform unbelievable stunts. His ability to control fear has brought him success in his acting career. His outgoing personality and humor make other people love him.
Another thing about Jackie Chang that inspires me is the way he overcame the language barrier. He understood that in order for his career to be successful he needed to learn English. This was not an easy task for him.
I wish to mimic his effort the same way to reach out to my audience.
Vladimir Slabosnitsky
The person I always love listening to and would like to mimic in my public speaking skills is Arnold. When he speaks, he speaks boldly and straight forward. He also is always able to crack a joke. I remember on one of the debates someone was opposing him strongly and when later asked about it by the press he said, "Now I know who I would love to be in my Terminator 4 movie." That is classic. He clearly said his strong opinion about the person, but he said it in such a way that everybody laughed about it. That’s the way I want to be, bold but not afraid to share my opinion and yet be able to do it in such a way that people would be acceptant of my idea.
The person I like is Bruce Willis. He always act as a hero or police in the movies which I like. Like the one I watched since I was young, Die Hard, that make me sweating and feel nervous in the threater. His facial expression and the way he talks are totally attract me. I do not have doubt to say he is one of the great Hollywood Star.
May be the way of Bruce's acting is like our country movie star, Jackie Chan. Most of his success movies were acting as a police.
I would like to learn from Bruce of his confidence in the movie. Although it is quite hard for me to get a good score in this class, I still hope I can have the same as Bruce's in my speeches.
Derrick Ho
Chet thomas is a professional skate boarder that skates and owns Dark Star skate boards. When i watched the Globe opinion skate video, he was the only skater to have a introduction to his part with a self interview. He spoke about how skating has influenced his life and i completly feel the same way. Hes interview gives me the urge to get up infront of audience and tell them how skating has influenced my life in a direct calm voice.
Matthew Curtin
gar
Andrew says
I like tiger woods the number one golfer in the world. The work ethic he has and his pefectionistic attitude makes him a great athlete. I want to emmulate that kind of work ethic in my life
I agree with you that Will Farell is a very humerous guy. Many people love his movies with the high quality acting skill he has. Although, my favorite actor is Johnny Depp. He is very good with his acting, and the first movie I ever saw him act in was Edward Scissor Hand. He was just an incredible actor in that movie with his expression and movement. So when I heard that Johnny Depp was going to be in Pirate of the Carribean (the first movie); I was so eager to see it. Fortunately, I have seen all three of the movies. It was great! I wish I can be good in acting like him and be confidence in front of many people especially the camera.
-Maiker Yang
In my case I would chose Shakira as a role model. I think the way she expresses herself in her music makes it interesting,so to my eyes she is a great musician. Another good quality that she has is the famous belly dance, who wouldn't like to move their hips like her. The way I would mimic her is by expressing myself in my writing and give it my all.
Aida Lopez
Im a big fan of Baron Davis, I've watched him develope as a point guard throughout the years and hes become a great player and leader. One if his strengths is the ability to contribute the ball to his players. He is a great team player and all around offensive and defensive player. What i can take from him is his ability to get everyone involved, hopefully in my speeches I can get the crowd involved and on there toes. Like the point guard all eyes are on you.
Above ^^^ comment was from nick barker
My favorite person to hear speak is the president George W. Bush. When he speaks it is pure comedy to see such a dumb person. The way this will help me speak is to not worry about how I sound, because if I sound stupid, people might think its funny.
Michael Gandara
T/Th
Ok I finally got into this Blog spot thing...Svetlana Rusakova
Public speaking t/th at 2:30
Although I am not much into politics, I admire Senator Hillary Clinton. I like that she speaks with confidence. I think that confidence is something that I lack when speaking in public.
Lucia Guerrero
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