Betsy Graziani Fasbinder > Quotes

“Authentic connection to listeners, to say nothing of a sense of humor, buys you huge leeway and eliminates the need for perfection. Knowing this is your safety net.”
― Betsy Graziani Fasbinder, From Page to Stage: Inspiration, Tools, and Public Speaking Tips for Writers

“you connect vulnerably, intimately, and authentically to an audience, they’ll forgive you nearly any kind of natural mistake or mishap. Being flawed and human are strengths, not weaknesses. It is our unrealistic, often perfectionistic drives that make us think we must be flawless in front of an audience. If handled with humor and heart, our mistakes may not only be unimportant, they can serve to connect us more intimately with our listeners by showing our humanity and compassion.”
― Betsy Graziani Fasbinder, From Page to Stage: Inspiration, Tools, and Public Speaking Tips for Writers

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” —Eleanor Roosevelt, politician, activist, First Lady of the United States”
― Betsy Graziani Fasbinder, From Page to Stage: Inspiration, Tools, and Public Speaking Tips for Writers