Catriona Gray Quotes

Every time you have to speak, you are auditioning for leadership.

The secret of my success? I speak in a loud clear voice and try not to bump into the furniture.

I have proven to the world that I am articulate, I am very intelligent, I'm well exposed.

The average American is more focused on leadership than likeability. And more focused on qualifications than quality of speakership.

Miss Universe is someone who communicates her thoughts effectively and is able to connect to people.

Being a pageant girl taught me to be polished, poised and slap on a smile.

My dad wasn't the best speaker like a Bill Clinton, or a Henry Kissinger, but he had character.

Hillary Clinton doesn't command the screen. She doesn't look intimidating, inviting, engaging.

In the many times I have seen Hillary [Clinton] speak, she never fails to dazzle audiences by speaking in paragraphs, without notes.

My sign is Leo. A Leo has to walk with pride. When he takes a step, he has to put his foot down. You walk into a room and you want people to know your presence, without you doing anything.

My problem is I don't have this incredible, hip image. I'm not some flamboyant or gorgeous-looking guy who's going to sell records based on his image.

I don't think I have the face - may have the voice but not the demeanor for an anchor. And I defied it.

With my natural communication abilities, I could probably gather a crowd even without the Spirit.

I don't know Laura Bush. But she seems to be calm, and she has a sparkle in her eye, which is good.

The great leaders have always stage-managed their effects.

I have a good face for what I do.

Overall the fundamentals seem to be there and he's obviously got a very mature head on his shoulders. He's got a kind of presence.

Some politicians that I've seen have been brilliant with the public. They almost speak with the skill of an actor.

Being a comfortable public speaker, which involves easily being able to go off-script, strongly signals competence.

A woman is more than the sum of her parts. So I had an opportunity to present some work at the White House. I chose not just to talk about the sky, the planet, love or heartache. I wanted to actually be there, to place a mark on that moment.

President Reagan achieved such successes because when you sat in a room with him, there could be over 1,000 people in the room, yet you felt like there was only the two of you, and his wonderful wit would put you at ease. That was a tremendous gift.

David Cameron was a good-looking chap in his day!

Women have to be active listeners and interrupters - but when you interrupt, you have to know what you are talking about.

I don't think I have the demeanor to be a politician. I'm used to making decisions and to a certain extent being in charge.

Maybe back in the day you didn't need to be the greatest looking to be on TV and you didn't need to speak the best, but in this day and age, I think you need to be the package. You need to look the part for your sponsors, you need to be able to speak the part for the media and to big CEOs.