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The BEST Acceptance Speech EVER
#25re: The BEST Acceptance Speech EVER
Posted: 4/18/07 at 6:05pmPhyllicia Rashad? Are you serious?
Cheyenne Jackson tickled me. AFTER ordering SoMMS a drink but NOT tickling him, and hanging out with Girly in his dressing room (where he DIDN'T tickle her) but BEFORE we got married. To others. And then he tweeted Boobs. He also tweeted he's good friends with some chick on "The Voice" who just happens to be good friends with Tink's ex. And I'm still married. Oh, and this just in: "Pettiness, spite, malice ....Such ugly emotions... So sad." - After Eight, talking about MEEEEEEEE!!! I'm so honored! :-)
#26re: The BEST Acceptance Speech EVER
Posted: 4/18/07 at 6:14pm
I would have to say that when Arthur Hiller won The Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Oscar a few years back, that was the best acceptance speech.
He said that he's almost embarrassed to be winning an award for being a good humanitarian. You're supposed to be a good person, you're not supposed to be a bad person. He was so real, so geninue....
Have to disagree with you on Phylicia (sp?) for RAISIN. Perhaps it was nerves, or she was surprised that she won, but she came across very cold and "aren't you all so lucky to me looking at me winning this award." When she left the stage, I turned to my friend Jo Anne, who I was watching the show with, and we both said, "She really likes herself, doesn't she!"
Updated On: 4/18/07 at 06:14 PM
#27re: The BEST Acceptance Speech EVER
Posted: 4/18/07 at 6:19pmAgreed. Personally, I wanted to slap that self-satisfied grin right off her face.
Cheyenne Jackson tickled me. AFTER ordering SoMMS a drink but NOT tickling him, and hanging out with Girly in his dressing room (where he DIDN'T tickle her) but BEFORE we got married. To others. And then he tweeted Boobs. He also tweeted he's good friends with some chick on "The Voice" who just happens to be good friends with Tink's ex. And I'm still married. Oh, and this just in: "Pettiness, spite, malice ....Such ugly emotions... So sad." - After Eight, talking about MEEEEEEEE!!! I'm so honored! :-)
#28re: The BEST Acceptance Speech EVER
Posted: 4/18/07 at 6:24pm
I know I may get crap for this but I really did like Idina's Tony Speech.
Me too. *Cough*MyMostWatchedYouTubeVideoEver*Cough*
One time, Patti LuPone punched me in the face...
It was awesome. - theaterkid1015
It was awesome. - theaterkid1015
#29re: The BEST Acceptance Speech EVER
Posted: 4/18/07 at 6:32pm
I for one cannot stand Phylicia Rashad's personality when it comes to interviews, speeches, etc. Actually I don't even like her as a performer (though I do think her Bernarda Alba sounds quite effective on recording).
One of the best Tony speeches was given by Michael Jeter, I always find myself with teary eyes by the time I finish watching it. The man was so touched and joyful and empowered when he won the award (he also gave one of the BEST Tony performances ever).
"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"
#30re: The BEST Acceptance Speech EVER
Posted: 4/18/07 at 6:34pmI agree with Ray about Michael Jeter. He gave a FANTASTIC speech(and a fantastic performance, his Tony performance is on Youtube as well).
I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.
neddyfrank2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/23/05
#31re: The BEST Acceptance Speech EVER
Posted: 4/18/07 at 7:27pm
Daisy Egan
Edit: I remember thinking that Phyllicia was giving one of the most fake speeches, when I was watching it.
Updated On: 4/18/07 at 07:27 PM
#32re: The BEST Acceptance Speech EVER
Posted: 4/18/07 at 8:35pmGosh, I completely forgot about Jeter. An amazing speech, for an amazing man...an amazing talent!
#33re: The BEST Acceptance Speech EVER
Posted: 4/18/07 at 10:35pmIf ever I meet Ms. Stritch, I will come with a notepad to write down all of her zingers, so I can use them later in life.
"Sing the words, Patti!!!!" Stephen Sondheim to Patti LuPone.
#33re: The BEST Acceptance Speech EVER
Posted: 4/18/07 at 10:35pmDouble Post.
"Sing the words, Patti!!!!" Stephen Sondheim to Patti LuPone.
Updated On: 4/18/07 at 10:35 PM
#35re: The BEST Acceptance Speech EVER
Posted: 4/18/07 at 10:39pm
I second Daisy Egan's Tony speech.
So adorable.
Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that a lone
amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic.
--Dave Berry
#36re: The BEST Acceptance Speech EVER
Posted: 4/18/07 at 10:46pm
Here is Michael Jeter's.
Michael Jeter Tony Speech
I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.
Hiram
Featured Actor Joined: 12/16/06
#37re: The BEST Acceptance Speech EVER
Posted: 4/18/07 at 10:48pmI loved Adrian Brody's acceptance speech when he won the Best Actor Oscar for THE PIANIST. He was so overwhelmed and so heartfelt. He was such a happy mess.
#38re: The BEST Acceptance Speech EVER
Posted: 4/18/07 at 10:49pm
I know I may get crap for this but I really did like Idina's Tony Speech.
Me too. *Cough*MyMostWatchedYouTubeVideoEver*Cough*
Me too
Q:What advice do you have for aspiring Broadway stars who are terminally shy? I love your work, because you seem so bold. How do you do it?
A:"I think I take more chances on stage then I do in real life but you can't learn anything if you don't challenge yourself. And don't say "terminally". If you love to perform then you have no choice, just keep training and focus on the words or the music whenever you find yourself slipping back inside yourself. You're not doing anyone any favors if you withhold your talents from the world"- Idina Menzel
Salene
Broadway Star Joined: 3/26/07
iliketheater
Broadway Star Joined: 12/10/05
#40re: The BEST Acceptance Speech EVER
Posted: 4/19/07 at 1:07am
That might have been the greatest thing ever.
Thank you.
danhattan
Stand-by Joined: 3/31/05
#41re: The BEST Acceptance Speech EVER
Posted: 4/19/07 at 9:29am
It's not the BEST Acceptance Speech EVER but I quite liked Dan Fogler's speech when he won his Tony for Spelling Bee. Something about never imagining a guy who looked like himself winning this type of award. It really touched me.
Creative Lunatic
Leading Actor Joined: 5/9/05
#42re: The BEST Acceptance Speech EVER
Posted: 4/19/07 at 9:48am
"I feel like Rocky right now and she's my Adrien--JODEEEE(acknowledging his girlfriend). We did it with this hair and this body. Be brave. Be different. And in the words of William Morris Barfee, "My whole life I could only breathe through one nostril and tonight is no exception....Thank you..."
Dan Fogler
Gotta love him!
#43re: The BEST Acceptance Speech EVER
Posted: 4/19/07 at 10:04amPatti Duke...Emmy's 1970...off her meds.
"Carson has combined his passion for helping children with his love for one of Cincinnati's favorite past times - cornhole - to create a unique and exciting event perfect for a corporate outing, entertaining clients or family fun."
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
holdmetouchme
Chorus Member Joined: 5/3/05
#44re: The BEST Acceptance Speech EVER
Posted: 4/19/07 at 4:59pm
I thought about this overnight and logged on today to mention Michael Jeter's acceptance speech. I was pleased to see that others felt the same way. (let's face it, you don't really think all that much about acceptance speeches)
Jeter's speech was honest and emotional (and yes I got teary eyed when I just listened to it again).
Great talent (check out his performance in "Welcome to Collinwood"). His performance at the Tony Awards that year in "We'll Take a Glass Together" is pure joy.
Perhaps it was not a dream.
Nipper
Featured Actor Joined: 12/14/03
#46re: The BEST Acceptance Speech EVER
Posted: 4/19/07 at 7:59pmPhyllicia Rashad! That is a hoot! So self-important! And will be SO forgotten three seconds after she's declared dead. Couldn't act her way out of a paper bag.
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