My interest in public speaking began in graduate school debating rhetorical points with Professor E. D. Hirsch, and for his tutelage and that of the many other professors and fellow students at the University of Virginia, I am grateful.
I first learned speechwriting from Chief of Staff David McCloud, Press Secretary George Stoddart, and Governor Charles S. Robb of Virginia. Their teaching was brisk and professional and I will always be in their debt.
From my students at Princeton University, the University of Virginia, and Lehigh University I learned much, and with their help and constant feedback first developed many of the principles in this book. They have my affection and thanks always. In particular, Andrew Boer has helped ...
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