Martie Maguire Quotes

I can move any crowd.

Some musical directors have more chutzpah. They pick up the phone and talk people into giving. I prefer to call and say 'thank you' after the money has been contributed.

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

Look, I debate for a living so I don't need to learn any lessons from amateurs.

I don't want to be on 'Dancing With the Stars' anytime soon.

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

If I couldn't broadcast baseball games, I think I would make a good impression on people.

When you're 20 years old and you're making points with volume and dynamism, it's a fantastic thing to do.

If you are worried about what people think of you, you should go into politics. Real actors take chances.

Positiveness is a good quality for preachers and speakers because, whoever shares his thoughts with the public will convince them as he himself appears convinced.

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.

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

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

A man may lack everything but tact and conviction and still be a forcible speaker.

William Jennings Bryan is a much better orator than I am. I have to think.

The capacity to persuade is an essential part of being a great leader.

When I get on stage, I try to win my pay: to please and that people leave satisfied... being seductive has given me good results.

I would love to be in 'Dancing With the Stars.'

If you look at the very best presidents, the most effective presidents, they were always decent salespeople. Ronald Reagan was an extremely effective salesman, very tuned to the people he was selling to, very clear in what he was selling, very resilient and buoyant.

When I decided to do 'The Celebrity Apprentice,' there was absolutely no question that I would play the game for GMHC.

I'm confident about playing on the big stage.

I consider myself a good communicator and a good salesman.

I know what to say, how to say it, how to bring profile to the issues I care about and people want to listen to me.

I don't think no one out there can entertain better than I can.

I'm confident. I'm a crowd pleaser.