Dean's side job!

[artdutra04]

Every time I've heard one of Dean's speeches outside of a FIRST-related event, I've always been blown away.

Not because they are boring, but because they just seem more exciting, more interesting. Even when he turns the topic back to FIRST and inspiring students, he does so in a way which is quite different - and frankly, better - than when he is speaking at a FIRST event.

I can't quite place anything specific that's different, it's just the whole atmosphere of the speech seems lighter and more optimistic. (Most of his speeches at FIRST events are slow and monotonous.)