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Eric! I just stopped by to tell you congratulations on the Breakthrough Prize!

But as long as I'm here, I do have a quick, easy question -- any tips for becoming a better communicator and public speaker? I was telling my boss about how I want to improve at public speaking and used you as an example of what I'd like to strive for. I try to take opportunities to present and that has certainly made me less shy but there is still a very long way from not being terrified to being engaging and clear and dynamic.

Thanks!

• a college friend of your daughter's

Thanks! I was hoping for some magic formula but I'll keep practicing.

It's been a long time so I don't expect you'd remember me, but I'm Rebecca Butler. I did a road trip with Katie W to NH/Boston one summer. I applied to Harvard for grad school (epi) so there's a slim possibility I'll be back out that way in the fall.

Thanks for doing this AMA! I'm bust at work but I'm looking forward to reading through it tonight.