This is rather lovely, Peter. I didn’t know you had a stammer. I was terrified of public speaking when I was young but didn’t have a stammer to make it even more scary. How good to know that it has never stopped you and that some people have been helpful. How good of you to share what must have been a source of vulnerability.
Thank you! And people being constructively helpful, rather than the classic jumping in to finish sentences, or awkward silences, was wonderful. It still makes me gasp when anyone says ‘i think what you/s/he is trying to say…’ as it evokes strong memories of a grimmer past.
Btw the new loos at SOAS are ideal for vocal exercises!
This is rather lovely, Peter. I didn’t know you had a stammer. I was terrified of public speaking when I was young but didn’t have a stammer to make it even more scary. How good to know that it has never stopped you and that some people have been helpful. How good of you to share what must have been a source of vulnerability.
Thank you! And people being constructively helpful, rather than the classic jumping in to finish sentences, or awkward silences, was wonderful. It still makes me gasp when anyone says ‘i think what you/s/he is trying to say…’ as it evokes strong memories of a grimmer past.
Btw the new loos at SOAS are ideal for vocal exercises!
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