Tomorrow night is the Golden Globe Awards, which heralds the beginning of the entertainment industry's awards show season. Actors, directors, and writers from the world of movies and television will dress in their finest designer-donated apparel and practice looking happy for the other person if they don't win.
I'm a sucker for award shows. Even if I haven't seen hardly anything that is nominated (as is the case this year), I'm entertained by the spectacle of it all.
One thing I can't abide is a lame acceptance speech, especially when the person receiving the ward is a writer. If you're nominated, people, prepare a speech for crying out loud, and make it good!
Following is my criteria for a good acceptance speech:
One thing I can't abide is a lame acceptance speech, especially when the person receiving the ward is a writer. If you're nominated, people, prepare a speech for crying out loud, and make it good!
Following is my criteria for a good acceptance speech:
- It should be touching, humorous, or a little of both.
- An affecting personal story (such as tales of rejection, hardship, humble beginnings, etc.) always helps.
- Keep it brief. Don't make the band play you off.
- Don't ramble off a long list of names to thank. BORING.
- Don't say it was an honor just to be nominated.
- Don't use the opportunity to make political statements. Attention: Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins.
Recently, Mariah Carey accepted an award at the Palm Springs Film Festival for a supporting role in the film "Precious", while admittedly quite drunk. You may view a clip via the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jrou5EKY2zk
Although this is definitely an example of what not to do, without moments like this, I suppose award shows wouldn't be nearly as entertaining.
