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The speaker presented a calm appearance as she stepped on the stage. Looking over the crowds of expectant faces, the speaker took a deep breath and slowly let it out. She walked to the podium, surreptitiously wiped her moist palms on the side of her skirt, and smiled. "I can do this, and what I say will mean something to someone out there," she thought.
"Hello, and thank you for joining me today, as I share my story."