7. Jamie Foxx
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2a1nzAciMc "Wow. Wow. Wow." One of the few Best Actor speeches to begin with a call and return sing song, Jamie Foxx's Academy Award speech for his role as Ray Charles in 'Ray' included impressions of Ray Charles and Sidney Poitier, a flity offer to meet with both Oprah and Halle Berry after the show and a tribute to his Grandmother. He thanked her and called his his first acting coach for teaching him how to be a 'Southern Gentleman' when he was a child, which brought out a truly human and moving moment at the end as he fights back the tears to finish his speech. 8. Adele Is Still Herself In The Spotlight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDqr8jnOtds "Oh My God!" For around 18 months it seemed Adele spent most of her time traveling the world to collect awards which was a delight for everyone as it meant a string of fantastic speeches. She is clearly a huge talent but the thing that endears her to the public is the way she talks and acts like a council estate girl who was parachuted into the most glitzy awards ceremonies and refuses to be anything else despite her surroundings. Amongst all the glitz and of the 54th Grammys Adele sat quietly fitting in and looking the part. As '21' was named Album of the Year she hugged Diana Ross and a fleet of other people on stage. Her speech was very charming, not least when she stopped her thanks for a moment saying "oh my god, a bit of snot!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=De_X-63qTjE Collecting a Golden Globe for 'Skyfall' Adele did it again. Telling the assembled crowd she was just there for a night out with her friend as they were both new mums, she then goes on to mix traditional acceptance speech patter; "Thank you for letting us be part of your world for a night" with a more Essex-oriented perspective on things; "we've been pissing ourselves laughing at all of you." Finishing off by saying "Thank you so much" in her best practiced telephone voice reaffirms why Adele is so well loved.
Terry Hearn
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I have one golden rule: There is no such thing as a guilty pleasure. Any song or film that makes you feel good doesn't need justifying.
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