Eulogies for Famous People

Eulogies for Famous People

Eulogies: When famous people die. A eulogy, whether a formal one in a church, or casual, but a no less heartfelt one on social media, remembers the human being. People are famous for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes they achieved something, sometimes they are enjoying...
Adventures in Speech Writing

Adventures in Speech Writing

I have a sexy job. It isn’t really, but that’s the impression some people have. They’ve watched too many movies romanticize my type of work. In the course of conversation, someone might say, “So, what do you do?” There’s a range of...
Speech Tip: Eulogizing President Bush

Speech Tip: Eulogizing President Bush

Speech Tip: Eulogizing President Bush The eulogy for President George Bush is loaded with challenges. I wrote similar things when John McCain died. Eulogies about public figures such as President Bush, 41, are hard for several reasons. Death is always personal, but...