I wonder if everyone who speaks gets help...

[LAS14]

... from a speech writer. Does anyone know? Most people who aren't experienced would have a lot of trouble coming up with a speech that fit the time requirements. Never mind being completely understandable.

I'd exclude Bill Clinton from this I think.

[dsc]

1. I am pretty sure they do

I know they at least submit the speech for approval. Eastwood in 2012 is what happens when you don't do that.

[TexasBushwhacker]

2. Eastwood and the chair

Deserved an Emmy compared to Scott Baio and Antonio Sabato Jr.

[KT2000]

3. too funny!

all I can se is that chair.

[LAS14]

4. Here's a peek into the workings.

The Clinton campaign had offered the services of a speechwriter, but according to Politico, Khan declined, opting to write his address himself.

from the NBCNews web site.

[glennward]

5. Hillary has her message solid. Not needing script on the tour. Very effective. nt

[duncang]

6. I think Michelle Obama said

The President Obama would stay up till 2:00 or so working on his speeches.

[LAS14]

7. Yeah, but I was thinking of the ordinary Americans...

... with maybe NO experience with speeches. I see now (from my post today) that they could have help if they wanted it.

I'm also sure that the big stars do take advantage of speech writers to do some of the grunt work and editing and suggesting or even first drafts.

[AgadorSparticus]

8. I would think they get help. Especially the more important it is...