Sometimes professional speakers are paid a fee, but many speak for free. In the case of high profile personalities, the sum can be extraordinary. For example, former President of the United States Bill Clinton requires one million dollars for a speaking engagement.
Many people list speaking in public as their greatest fear; it ranks higher than the fear of death for many individuals. Clinically, this fear is known as Glossophobia.
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