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- I have to hand it to him: he comes across as very well-prepared, very well-spoken.
- He comes across better than most politicians do in interviews.
- He comes off as very calm, very composed. There's no trace of nervousness.
- I suspect he was thoroughly, thoroughly prepared to be asked questions similar to the ones asked in this interview.
- I think this is a great example of how, when preparing for an interview, you need to prepare not just answers but also your composure. It reminds me of what the dating enthusiasts say: what you say is often not as important as how you say it.
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