[tenfourwookie]

Ask a question. Then another. Then maybe another. Then you're part of the conversation. Then you can make statements if you want.

You should have something to say. That always helps.

Once you have ground, you don't have to talk fast. Talk normally and your listeners will adapt to your speed. You can control the speed of conversation just by slowing it down yourself.

People who like to talk and can do so quickly? I can't say I've met many who like to listen, so maybe listening as a strategy would be the better bet for this group.