Spaceful, Spirited Speaking With Alan Carroll

On April 19, 2024 master space oil wizard and orator Alan Carroll and I could have very well approached nearly all the things about talking. Likely not though. However, we dive pretty deep into the particulars of deftly wielding the spoken English language. While Alan doesn't directly address a few questions and points put to him, some of our talking points include: creating proper speaking space(s) with "space oil" and the power thereof; framing speaking not so much as language as choosing and controlling the vibration(s) of the air; dissolving conditioning; removing ballasts; knowing vs not knowing; words per minute; neglect, care and how to wisely exercise the "instrument"; slowing down; pausing; stillness; savoring; fluidity; listening; etc

Towards the end of our chat Alan said, "I've earned my living for the last 30 years teaching people how to not speak, and it works." I asked him afterwards if that was deliberate and he confirmed it was. I'll leave it for your interpretation