New York Times has article on Barack Obama’s 26 year old head speech writer.
I like how he got noticed for the job:
Mr. Obama was rehearsing his 2004 convention speech backstage, when Mr. Favreau, then a member of John Kerry’s staff, interrupted him: the senator needed to rewrite a line from his speech to avoid an overlap.
“He kind of looked at me, kind of confused — like, ‘Who is this kid?’ ” Mr. Favreau recalled.
The article also describes an incident which show Barack Obama’s humor:
When Mr. Obama’s White Sox swept Mr. Favreau’s beloved Red Sox three games to none in their American League 2005 division series, the senator walked over to his speechwriter’s desk with a little broom and started sweeping it off.
Andrew Meikle (UK) | 29-Aug-08 at 5:55 am | Permalink
Here is what he should say tomorrow:
‘If you are black - I have nothing to offer you.If you are white - I have nothing to offer you. If you are Hispanic - I have nothing to offer you. But - if you are American - you have every right to expect me to be your champion for the next 4 years - and America I will be your champion! America - forget race, creed, religion - I ask you to let me be your champion for 4 yrs - then decide!’