I think the key attributes for a good speaker are someone that's articulate and someone that puts a fair amount of humour into what they do.
Jo BrandWith proper acting, I don't know what I would play - I got sent a script for a play, and it said in the notes that my proposed character was 'hideously fat and ugly'. That made my day. I mean, I do know I am no oil painting.
Jo BrandAn overweight guy went to the doctor who advised him to try a keep fit DVD. But the guy said he couldn't be bothered. โWellโ suggested the doctor, โtry something that leaves you a little short of breath.โ So the buy took up smoking.
Jo Brand