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#26

re: The BEST Acceptance Speech EVER

Posted: 4/18/07 at 6:05pm

Phyllicia 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! :-)

#27

re: 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

#28

re: The BEST Acceptance Speech EVER

Posted: 4/18/07 at 6:19pm

Agreed. Personally, I wanted to slap that self-satisfied grin right off her face.

#29

re: 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

#30

re: 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"

#31

re: The BEST Acceptance Speech EVER

Posted: 4/18/07 at 6:34pm

I 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.

#32

re: 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

#33

re: The BEST Acceptance Speech EVER

Posted: 4/18/07 at 8:35pm

Gosh, I completely forgot about Jeter. An amazing speech, for an amazing man...an amazing talent!

#34

re: The BEST Acceptance Speech EVER

Posted: 4/18/07 at 10:35pm

If 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.

#35

re: The BEST Acceptance Speech EVER

Posted: 4/18/07 at 10:35pm

Double Post.

"Sing the words, Patti!!!!" Stephen Sondheim to Patti LuPone.

Updated On: 4/18/07 at 10:35 PM

#36

re: 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

#37

re: 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.

#38

re: The BEST Acceptance Speech EVER

Posted: 4/18/07 at 10:48pm

I 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.

#39

re: 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

#40

re: The BEST Acceptance Speech EVER

Posted: 4/18/07 at 11:08pm

Daisy Eagan

#41

re: The BEST Acceptance Speech EVER

Posted: 4/19/07 at 1:07am

That might have been the greatest thing ever.

Thank you.

#42

re: 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.

#43

re: 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!

#44

re: The BEST Acceptance Speech EVER

Posted: 4/19/07 at 10:04am

Patti 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

#45

re: 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.

#46

re: The BEST Acceptance Speech EVER

Posted: 4/19/07 at 7:25pm

I loved LaChanze's speech !

#47

re: The BEST Acceptance Speech EVER

Posted: 4/19/07 at 7:59pm

Phyllicia 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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