Favorite General conference Speaker?

[LiterateParakeet]

Who is your favorite general conference speaker (past or present)? and why?

I know, I know, it's hard to narrow it down to one, feel free to give more than one, but be sure and tell me WHY. I am asking for a specific personal reason--I am looking for leaders that speak in a gentle and "validating of pain" sort of way. Elder Holland has become a new favorite for mine for this reason.

Thanks!

[pam]

Mine was Joseph B. Wirthlin. He gave so many talks over the years and many of them about adversity and how attitude can help you rise above them. I seemed to be able to relate to many of his words and still like using him for quotes on attitude and strength and adversity.

"Come what may and love it."

[Dravin]

Elder Holland has become a new favorite for mine for this reason.

Heh, I like Elder Holland because of his straight forward boldness concerning the doctrines of the Kingdom.

For example:
Print: My Words... Never Cease� - general-conference
Video: My Words... Never Cease- general-conference

Also Elder Oaks for the same.

For example:
Print: Love and Law - general-conference
Video: Love and Law - general-conference

This is not to say other apostles, or President Monson, beat around the bush or shy away from declaring the doctrines, but there is a candor in the way they speak that I appreciate. I also like listening to Elder Uchtdorf but that is mainly for the aviation related analogies, anecdotes and his accent.

[Doctrine]

Bruce R. Mcconkie I know, I know, but he is my fav, I never heard him in person because He passed before I joined the church, but I have many of his books and I like to read and listen to his talk on the internet. also the way he talks you can not forget the way he talks, I............Belive..............In...........Chri st. slow, but every word is spoken precisely.

[Gentlesoul]

I love President Uchtdorf's talks. He makes me think and emphasizes points that I need to chew on. He gives very practical talks like finding happiness, the things that matter most, regrets and resolutions, etc.
I look forward to what he has to say.

Gentlesoul

[annewandering]

Elder Scott. He loves his wife so much and speaks often about her. He always has such a kind gentle loving voice and words. I could listen to him for hours. He calms my soul and brings me peace.
I feel like we have an unusual number of extremely spiritual leaders in the church right now. No way am I knocking the past ones but these are extraordinary. General Conference has become an spiritual feast like never before and I loved it before.

[pam]

I also love Elder L. Tom Perry. Not always because of his words but because every time I see him he reminds me of this huggable grandfather type that you just want to get a big hug from.

[Wingnut]

Elder Uchtdorf is becoming more and more of a favorite to me each time I hear him open his mouth. I've always loved Elder Holland. Elder Bednar and Elder Eyring are often moving and powerful in a standout way to me as well.

[classylady]

I have a lot of favorites. When I was younger I loved Elders LeGrand Richards and Paul H. Dunn.

[pam]

Originally Posted by Wingnut

Elder Uchtdorf is becoming more and more of a favorite to me each time I hear him open my mouth.

He opens your mouth?