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““Off-the-cuff’ should mean well planned and practiced””

Stephen Keague

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Source Article: Writing craft column, 2018

Off‑the‑cuff remarks should actually be well‑planned and rehearsed, despite sounding spontaneous.

In simple terms: Spontaneous speech needs preparation.

Key Takeaway

Practice to appear natural.

Themes

communication preparation authenticity

Mood

thoughtful instructive

Type

educational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • public speaking
  • improvisational theater
  • live broadcasting
  • teaching

Key Concepts

rhetoric performance theory improvisation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance preparation with natural flow?
  • When is spontaneity more valuable than polish?
A Different Perspective

Over‑preparing may reduce genuine spontaneity.

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