Nicole Practices Her Election Speechn


Nicole is running for student body president. She must give a speech next week. She discusses the speech with her mother.


Susan: What's up, Nicole? 

Nicole: I pulled an all-nighter working on my election speech. 

Susan: No wonder you look like a basket case! Did you finish your speech? 

Nicole: Yes, at 6 a.m. 

Susan: That must be a load off your mind! 

Nicole: It's not. I've got to give the speech tomorrow in front of 1,500 people. I'm a nervous wreck! 

Susan: Just remember the old rule of thumb: Imagine your audience naked. 

Nicole: That's gross. Why would I want to do that? 

Susan: According to conventional wisdom, it'll make you less nervous. 

Nicole: Only practice will do the trick. 

Susan: Okay, let's hear the speech. 

Nicole: Good afternoon, everyone. There are four candidates running for president. You think you have several choices. In reality, you have just one choice: me! 

Susan: You can't say that. You'll turn off your audience immediately.

Nicole: It sounds like I have a big head? 

Susan: I'll say!