He taught people how to talk clearly and distinctly."" (Parker 5) Graham's mother, Eliza Grace Symonds, was a painter and, despite partial deafness, a fine musician, a skill she passed on to Graham. ... He gave lectures about his new invention and demonstrated it to many people, including Queen Victoria."" ... From his grandfather to his wife, there were always people there to persuade and influence Bell which let to the invention of the phone. ...

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