Oscars: 4 Ways To Win An Academy Award

Option 3: Act Extremely Humble

Quick survey question... how many actors or actresses can you name that, after receiving their award, acted like they totally deserved it? And if you can think of someone, did they ever win again? You may think of Sally Field and her infamous "You really like me!" speech, but there's two problems with that. First, she was referencing something her character said, the character she was now being awarded for playing. Second, that's not exactly what she said. The actual line was "I haven't had an orthodox career, and I've wanted more than anything to have your respect. The first time I didn't feel it, but this time I feel it... and I can't deny the fact that you like me, right now, you like me!" See that? The true line seemed much more humble, and made it sound like the award came through blood, sweat, and tears, not just natural ability. This technique is used by lots of Oscar-loved actors. Tom Hanks has made an entire career out of being just a normal Joe who somehow gets awards and box office money piled on him by dump trucks daily. It's also why Jennifer Lawrence insists on telling people how gross and ugly she is all the time.
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