David Lammy Quotes

I thoroughly believe that any man who's got anything worthwhile to say will be heard if he only says it often enough.

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

I take pride in having something to say, which people actually want to hear.

Whenever I have a message to get out I seem to find a way to get my message out.

The skill set of pastor and comedian are incredibly similar. You want to affect people. You're good at reading rooms. You're persuasive, and you're likable.

When I talk, people listen.

I think the more you do this and the more comfortable you become on stage, you start speaking more and becoming more of a character in yourself.

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

Nobody has a magic lamp which can tell you in advance whether what you say will be effective in persuading an audience.

Why would anyone want to read what I have to say?

I wish I could talk like Donald Trump or Steve Wynn. Hell, I'd love it.

My voice has gotten me everything in my life, not my hair.

I think that no one, or very few, are born as good presenters. It's a skill that you learn.

Be interesting, be enthusiastic... and don't talk too much.

Being very, very honest, I've watched more Bill Clinton speeches than stand-up specials. Steve Jobs commencements. They're just great orators. I love people who boldly share their point of view.

Long speeches work if they’re filled with substance.

In order to make a good speech you must have something to say and you have to believe it.

Knowing what to say, in the right way - at the perfect moment - can mean the difference between a world-class life and an average one.

It's essential that you make eye contact with your audience. You've got to know what's happening out there.

I think that no one, or very few, are born as good presenters. It's a skill that you learn. The key is the 10/20/30 rule: 10 slides given in 20 minutes using no font smaller than 30 points. If people just adhered to this rule, they would double or triple the quality of their presentations.

I'm really articulate when I do my thing - when I speak on the mic, when I do interviews. I'm a colorful personality.

I want people to hear what I have to say, and I want to be able to get a lot of points across.

The biggest impact that acting and theater had was, of course, stage presence, but it also had a big impact on my writing.

The way Salman connects with his audience, I love it! I am trying to learn that from him.

I can move any crowd.