it all started in secondary one. she actually only half understood what she was supposed to do. the speech, in english, was written for her by a third former. she had only to memorise it and spoke aloud in front of the mirror everyday in preparation, minding her words, grammar, her facial expressions and hand gestures.
the other contestants from other schools in the district were fifth formers. so there she was, a rather chubby self-conscious first former, first time on the stage!
but she won first place, much to her own amazement! it made her grandfather so proud even though the prize was only a geometry set!
that started it all. she went on to win more prizes for english and malay elocution, debates etc.
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