Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Life List Day 86 - Go Hands-Free

I once threw up the night before a three-minute speech because I was so nervous.

Doing book readings, signings, etc., however, has forced me to get over my stage fright.

That said, I sure do like a podium to hide behind.

Today, I had a speaking engagement in front of about a hundred people, and when I was asked if I'd like a hands-free mike, I gulped, pulled my shoulders back bravely, and said, "Sure!" I figure if I ever get invited on Oprah or Ellen, I'll have to be comfortable with one. So I pinned the mike to my lapel, fastened the receiver to my belt loop, and gave it my best shot.

It was quite freeing! I was able to point and gesture and wander around while I spoke - although when a joke I told fell a little flat, I didn't have anything to tap and say, "Is this thing on?"

8 comments:

Douglas Bovee said...

Congrats on stepping outside your comfort zone. I try to challenge myself to do that every day.

I think that I have much to show for it because of it. Remember, it's ok to be scared, but do it anyway!

Oberon said...

......you are fabulous.

viktorphilippe said...

i list but easily dispose too so i turn to blogger. too slow, no patience to learn how to write but it all starts with a list and some push, self-made, which you undoubtedly have. congrats. gonna wait for the movie while enjoying your posts.

Choc Mint Girl said...

:)...at least, you've made it. Very interesting blog.

Unknown said...

hahaha i love the watermelon one

Graham Ettridge said...

Hi Jill, I hope you realise that ever since I stumbled across your blog a week ago, I have had to return almost every day to find out what happens next....all I can say is that it just gets better!!! Love this post! I know how you feel, I've been in the same position - I was advised to imagine my audience naked, but quite frankly, that just made things worse!!!!

vengy said...

.. XD
you rock.

Anonymous said...

To the owner of this blog, how far youve come?