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What does eyes, ears and belly button have to do with good speeches?

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The question should read, "What DO eyes, ears and belly button have to do with good speeches?"

Having noted that, the first two are obvious: both speakers and listeners are dependent on auditory and visual perception during the course of a speech.

Belly buttons are beyond me.

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