The Importance of Confidence in Speech

I won the Illinois State Championship in original oration, my senior year extemporaneous speaking. I even did interpretive literature where I would do readings and so forth. So I did the whole gamut of forensic activities and really, really enjoyed it. It's not enough to be a sort of academic egghead and get up and mumble through complicated arguments. They need to be presented effectively with confidence, with clarity, with a good demeanor. And this is especially important when you are involved in debate as a ministry.