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Dreaming

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Greetings All!

I had my first "important" appearance as a debut author. Just wondering what do you guys do when you're sitting at a table in front of an audience, and you're being introduced. When the intro is longwinded, do you look around and smile at the audience? Look down at a blank piece of paper? Shiver? I felt so awkward! lol
 

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The only audience I was ever introduced to was a jury of my peers.
 

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I imagine the blonde in the second row is nude.



Hey, that's what they suggest in speech class. Well, something like that anyway.
 

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I just look out at everyone who took their time to be there and smile. I laugh when the person introducing me cracks a joke and I always thank them for their kind introduction.
 

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I imagine the blonde in the second row is nude.



Hey, that's what they suggest in speech class. Well, something like that anyway.

Just make sure your dacks aren't too tight or you're behind a podium when you stand up.
 

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You guys are hilarious!

My group was a bunch of blank faced teenagers. Very intimidating. I started scribbling fake notes on my pad at one point. They warmed up to me after much teeth pulling. But it was great and I'd do it again - next time with more confidence and grace! :)
 
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