Once I have heard the story or joke used twice by other speakers or entertainer, I avoid it.

I use many props. The props act as cue cards reminding me of what to say next.

He's a legend. He deserves respect.

They were on a roll. There was definitely a momentum switch at the tail end of the game.

There's good news and bad news. We're definitely nowhere near being out of the woods.

Marriage is the alliance of two people, one of whom never remembers birthdays and the other who never forgets them.