Frank SiegleWith the lack of electronic whatevers, oratory was a major entertainment then. The critics thought it a good speech but felt deprived by its brevity. The preceding performer told him, “You said more in two minutes than I did in two hours.” At least some could rise above the fad of the day.
Winston Churchill was once said to have given a college commencement speech that went like this. " Never give up. Never ever give up." End of commencement address.
Packratjohn Premium Member over 8 years ago
The Gettysburg Address was about two minutes long…
3pibgorn9 over 8 years ago
Aye. And the guy preceding spoke for two hours, I think.
hippogriff over 8 years ago
Frank SiegleWith the lack of electronic whatevers, oratory was a major entertainment then. The critics thought it a good speech but felt deprived by its brevity. The preceding performer told him, “You said more in two minutes than I did in two hours.” At least some could rise above the fad of the day.
benbrilling over 8 years ago
According to that chart it’s ideal if you don’t say anything.
Jack D. Cat over 8 years ago
Winston Churchill was once said to have given a college commencement speech that went like this. " Never give up. Never ever give up." End of commencement address.