Next, write down all the qualities your friend possesses. When you're done, narrow the list down to the two or three things about him that you love most. The greatest best man speeches are short, but full of emotion. While writing a best man speech, start off on a light, positive note. Tell the audience that you weren't quite sure how to write the speech so you let the speech write itself. Everyone loves a bit of humor in speeches, so to keep people interested enough to pay attention, tell them a short story about something embarrassing that happened to or with the groom (however, don't include something that might make the bride or the bride's parents angry at him). The rest of the party will laugh dutifully, which should raise your confidence enough for the rest of the speech. After the laughter dies down, smile at your friend. Tell the party one of the somber stories, a time when tragedy struck and your friend was right there to lean on. Reminisce about times gone, and make a few hopeful suggestions about times to come.