Publisher, HighBridge Audio (May 2002)

Advice on public speaking from the president of the Motion Picture Association of America, a former speechwriter.

"Valenti has done for speaking what Strunk and White have done for writing.... Nobody should try to get on his hind legs to make a speech without consulting Valenti." —William Safire, columnist for The New York Times

Public speaking is one of the most intimidating and important aspects of many jobs. As a one-time speechwriter for President Johnson, and current president of the Motion Picture Association of America, Jack Valenti has written and delivered speeches in all kinds of settings. Speak Up with Confidence is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to write and deliver a speech that people will listen to and remember.

About the Author: JACK VALENTI is a sought-after public speaker and lecturer and has written numerous articles for publications such as Newsweek, the Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post. He lives in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles.