Mark Goulston

In the first 20 seconds of talking, your light is green: your listener is liking you as long as your statement is relevant to the conversation and, hopefully, in service of the other person. But unless you are an extremely gifted raconteur, people who talk for more than roughly half a minute at a time are boring and often perceived as too chatty.

American Psychologist

Rebecca Wells

I come to writing from hearing great stories as a child in Louisiana, where the mark of a person was his or her ability to be a raconteur. I also come to writing as a professional actress whose body has been trained to listen and smell and inhabit characters without judgment.

American Author

Greg Davies

My dad is the funniest human being I've ever met in my life - for years, I'd watch him hold court in whatever situation he was in; he was the most amazing raconteur. I often feel I've hijacked what should have been his career.

British Comedian

John Logan

Working with Ridley is working with one of the great filmmakers and one of the great raconteurs. You know, it's like, a dinner with Ridley Scott or a dinner with Martin Scorsese? You just want to cut your arm off to get those.

American Producer

Thomas Frank

Joe Klein is the flower of American political journalism, a sharp raconteur who shows traces of the gonzo style that was in vogue when he was honing his craft at Rolling Stone back in the day.

Jeff Garlin

I like raconteurs; I like conversation. I liked the 'Tonight Show' when it was 90 minutes, I like when people aren't plugging things per se, and they're just in the moment being interesting.

American Comedian

Sylvester Stallone

I consider myself something of a raconteur. I have a rather audacious sense of humour.

American Actor

Rick Wakeman

Apparently I'm well-known for my stories, my raconteur tales, that sort of thing.

British Musician

Harvey Cox

There has never been a better raconteur than Jesus of Nazareth.

American Theologian

Ron Shock

The word 'raconteur' usually has a positive nuance, implying talent in storytelling.

Often Positive

'Raconteur' suggests engaging delivery of stories, not just the content itself.

Engaging Presentation

'Raconteur' is often used in social contexts where storytelling enhances communal experiences.