Gordon Brown named UK's Most Boring Public Speaker

Wednesday, March 11, 2009, 10:33 [IST]

London, Mar 11 (ANI): British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is the most boring public speaker in the UK, says a survey of 1,000 adults.

The Brit leader has pipped footballer David Beckham into second place to land the first spot, reports The Scotsman.

According to the study, one in five believe that Brown is the worst public speaker, followed by Beckham, the actress Kate Winslet, Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles and the Prince of Wales.

Actor Stephen Fry was the most popular public speaker, beating even Barack Obama, the survey stated.

One in six of those polled said public speaking was their "worst nightmare". (ANI)

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