How to Speak Without Pausing

Jessica: I went to a Halloween party, which was interesting. And then did I have a costume? No, I showed up without a costume. It was sick that week. That's my excuse. Pumpkin pie is the classic Thanksgiving dessert but you don't like it. She says pumpkin pies are the only dessert she doesn't like. "I think if you ask most teachers, they would just assume that going off topic would lower your score"