I told you the biggest blunder, of course is reading. There are a few other basic pitfalls to avoid that often get people into trouble. So for starters, don't tell people you're nervous. No one cares. Especially if you're some big Hollywood star, movie star TV star. You're used to performing in the public all the time.
You want millions of people to see you. So don't waste time telling you Oh, I'm nervous. It's just not interesting. Now you can tell your family and friends later that you were nervous, but don't waste valuable time. Speaking of time, don't waste time telling people that you don't have much time. Oh my gosh, I don't have much time.
I don't know where to start because I don't have that much time and I want to thank people but so much time. Don't ever comment on the time. Simply use your time to maximum advantage. Use every second Saying something interesting to the audience or thanking people. Don't waste time talking about the fact that you don't have much time because now you'll have even less time. So don't talk about that.
Don't talk about your speech, when I was trying to figure out what I would say in my speech I grapple with, don't talk about your speech. Just speak. It kind of sounds pompous. And, like you're very full of yourself. Well, while I was sitting down in my library, thinking about what to say in my speech, just get to the point, say something interesting. Don't talk about your speech.
Just speak. So if you can avoid those pitfalls, then that gives you more time to focus on saying something interesting, perhaps something light hearted, thanking people in a sincere way, so avoid those blunders.