How Bill ad-libbed and improved on his speech

1. "I want"

Speech with all his spontaneous edits.

Ted's Lines

Reminder to self: Don't ever forget them.

Another Reminder on Speechwriting (I)

Our chief criterion was always audience comprehension and comfort, and this meant: (1) short speeches, short clauses and short words, wherever possible; (2) a series of points or propositions in numbered or logical sequence wherever appropriate; and (3) the construction of sentences, phrases and paragraphs in such a manner as to simplify, clarify and emphasize. - Ted Sorensen

Link

Timewise Insignificance of Humanity

For my own easy reference

Ode to Zeck

寄酬韩冬郎兼呈畏之员外
[唐]李商隐

 十岁裁诗走马成，冷灰残烛动离情。
 桐花万里丹山路，雏凤清于老凤声。