Public speaking is one of the most intimidating and important aspects of many jobs. As a one-time speech writer for President Johnson, and in his current position as president of the M.P.A.A., Jack Valenti has written and delivered speeches in all kinds of settings. Originally published in 1982, Speak Up with Confidence is an indispensible resource for anyone who wants to write and deliver a speech that people will listen to and remember.

Original material © 1982, 2002 Jack Valenti. Published by arrangement with Hyperion, an imprint of Buena Vista Books, Inc.

Jack Valenti served as a special assistant to President Lyndon Johnson and was in charge of all his speeches from 1963 to 1966. Valenti resigned his post to become president of the Motion Picture Association of America, a position he still holds. He is a sought-after public speaker and lecturer throughout the world and has written numerous articles for publications such as Newsweek, The Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, and Atlantic Monthly. He lives in Washington D.C. and Los Angeles.