What prominent Greek orator overcame a speech handicap by putting stones in his mouth?

Correct answer: Demosthenes

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Player #10639782
Player #10639782
gives a new meaning to speaking like you have "marbles in your mouth"😄
Shatzenpfeffer
Shatzenpfeffer
Hoolie, Yes, they were usually made from highly polished metal.
BlueQ
BlueQ
The amount of energy he put into being able to speak in front of people is admirable!
Panchotzin
Panchotzin
Hoolie, yes, just not the modern kind of silver-backed glass. Instead polished metal or stone.
Randall
Randall
The Kings Speech comes to mind, made of glass as I recall.
Daedalus
Daedalus
If one has the interest of self edification, his speeches and rhetoric is sublime. There is a self evident reason why Demosthenes is still spoken of today.
Donna
Donna
Randall, Very true. Queen Elizabeth's father had problems speaking...the movie, King's Speech is great!
Baby
Baby
The same mirror Narcissus used and tragically drowned in
Player #6723658
Player #6723658
Player #1272420, Yes. The criminal must go.