Speechwriter Quote of the Week June 15, 2014 Who said it? By David Murray, Editor & Publisher, Vital Speeches of the Day Her impatient boss asked her, "Why don't you use your head?" And she replied, "Because I'm trying to use yours!" Oh, here's the answer: It was Liz Carpenter, working for LBJ. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. RELATED News Apr 27, 2016 Two speechwriting posts to speak of BP seeks a speechwriter to work in London, UN World Food Programme needs a speechwriting intern in Rome. Professional Speechwriters Association News Nov 03, 2009 Why leaders must communicate constantly EVENTS Strategic Speechwriting: The Method and the Art JAN 28-31 Leadership Communication Academy MARCH 11-12 Professional Development Academy ON DEMAND Custom Workshops Our trainers come to you.