4 Tips for Giving an Oscar Worthy Acceptance Speech
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TgXumQv_KE&feature=youtu.be
My all time favorite Oscar acceptance speech was delivered by Christoph Waltz when he won for Best Actor for the film Inglorious Basterds. Why is this my favorite Oscar speech?
- Prepared – Waltz was the odds on favorite that year but he definitely prepared and practiced his speech beforehand. Delivering an acceptance speech that eloquently take preparation and thought.
- Storytelling – He wove his many “thank you's” into a story about his journey in landing this role. It was effective plus he somewhat avoided the long tedious thank you list that most actors run through.
- Humor – Before he launches into his acceptance speech, he makes a joke about receiving the award from the beautiful, Peneolope Cruz.
- Keep it short – His thoughtful acceptance speech was under 90 seconds. Better then the sobbing, run-on sentences of most of Oscar recipients.
Who gave your favorite academy award speech? Why was it your favorite? Tell me all about it below!
I didn’t get to see the Oscars this year, but the worst part of the show is all the big egos you have to watch!
You are so right—-Christoph gave the very best thank you’s for all the reasons you mentioned above. It was pleasant and memorable. Thank you for pointing this out, and for sharing!
I think the big egos lead to the run-on thank you speech! I always love the short, funny and sweet speech. Thank you for your comment.
Nice catch Michelle! I didn’t watch the Oscars and I wasn’t upset about missing all the terrible acceptance speeches. You have brought hope back into my life by highlighting Christoph’s wonderful speech! It was short, gracious, interesting and so very appropriate! Well done!
Thank you John! I really was impressed by this speech. I have to say that this year Jean DuJardin (The Artist) followed in Christoph’s steps and did a wonderful speech that was short, funny and gracious. I’m really impressed when they take time to practice and to think thoughtful about an acceptance speech instead of the “OMG, I won. Now I have to ramble” approach.