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All else will be forgiven if you have something of genuine value to present.

Remember - Stephen Hawking presented his findings. It wasn't his awesome presentation skills.

That seems a bit counter-evidenced by the fact that he reached an audience much larger than his chosen fields. He had an unique ability to explain complex matters in a very concise manner, which is an awesome presentation skill in its own right.

Unfortunately, people often confuse a smooth presentation (and clever presenter) with good content. The two are completely different things.

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