I've done a fair amount of this stuff including live TV with Q&A's after a presentation. After reviewing the video tape, I can always spot an error of two. Nobody notices. Nobody cares. You're just giving them a "feel" to help increase the audiences understanding.

Relax. It doesn't have to be perfect. Speak slowly as if you're explaining things to some of us. You'll do great.

wish i had a Pelican Parts t-shirt or cap..

if i go down, it would be awesome to bring you all down with me. hahhahaha...

+1 on what Noah930 said about you knowing more than those you are addressing. I figured that out a long time ago and it did a lot to calm my nerves when speaking to a group. One additional thing about talking to a group, don't mention stuff you can't back up or expand on if asked a question. Also remember they aren't there to be unfriendly, so talk and feel as if you are addressing a receptive group. Good luck. You'll probably find it wasn't as bad as you feared afterwards.

KRON 4 just pulled up.

Valium.

And refer to everyone as "dude" (male or female)

Keep it short and as has been said...talk slowly and carefully. And don't forget to smile! :D

That information is outside the scope of this research....

The first two words out of your mouth should always be, "it depends..."

Then immediately start with technical jargon talking at a high rate of speed. Then interrupt the interviewer when they try to ask a question or interject. Then pretend to get a call on your cell phone, look at the camera, and say, "sorry, I have to take this..."

And wear your wife wedding dress!

No problem. Knock it out of the park without using a teleprompter......




...or just stand there, drool, and go "derpa derpa derp".;)

So is the field reporter hot?

If you think "Lots of people are watching" your mind is distracted.

Talk only to the interviewer, and keep the mind focused on the topic. Just a one-on-one conversation, and you're the eggspurt. The cameraman is just background stuff that doesn't matter.

Awaiting the video...:)

Just do like our current idiot President and get two teleprompters. If its not on the teleprompter then do not say it...

Hit on the reporter. Unless it's a guy. Or ugly chick, lol.

PARF it up like the idiots do - even in OT

ha ha. Re-enact the classic Joe Namath sideline interview from a couple years back. It'll work great. Trust us.

Be sure to use uhm & ahh like every other word, that always impresses me.