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Originally Posted by Andy Grady
4. Teach yourself that FIRST is about the kids, not about you. This is a HUGE golden rule. If you make the show too much about you, we lose the meaning of all that so many people have worked hard to build. A good emcee or announcer enhances an event, not overshadows it. Embrace this rule, and you will learn quickly what YOU are as an emcee or announcer.
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This is the most important piece of advice for up and coming MCs. The easiest way to be regarded as a bad MC is to play the "Hey everyone, look at me!" game. Just like no one watches Monday Night Football to hear from Jon Gruden and no one watches American Idol to hear from Ryan Seacrest, no one goes to a FIRST event just to see the MC. It's all about adding to the event, not becoming the event.