Slowly I began to realize that just because I was nervous did not mean I had to show it.
Valerie Jarrett
Where these words come from
- 95% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
- Wellesley College commencement address (2013); Official college transcript; recalling overcoming fear of public speaking through repeated practice.
- Wellesley College commencement address (2013)
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