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Poll | 05/14/2008 7:55 pm

Which award acceptance speech do you most often make in the shower?

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26 Reader Comments (so far…) Sign In or Register to comment

C A Rose
I don’t know what to say…I’ve never thought of doing an acceptance speech under any circumstances. I’m more a do somebody a good turn and not get found out kinda gal.
By C A Rose on 05/14/2008 12:58 am
Maggi D
But won’t it be wonderful to do somebody a good turn, write a book about it to inform the public on how they can also accomplish this AND win a Pulitzer for it!!
By Maggi D on 05/14/2008 1:20 am
C A Rose
Maggi, that wouldn’t be my style. You go for it!
By C A Rose on 05/14/2008 1:38 am
Mugsy Peabody
Well, first of all, I’d like to thank my muse, who’s been with me from the beginning, and of course my agent, and my 5th Grade Teacher, Ms. Massey, who made me write every day, and when I repeated myself, she’d wad it up and throw it at me, and I would like especially to thank all the friends of Bill W. who have stood by me over the years, and my editor, of course, and….
By Mugsy Peabody on 05/14/2008 2:39 am
Peg O my heart
Mugsy, you’re too funny. I must admit that when I first saw your post I misread it and thought you thanked your “mouse” (who needs glasses?) It made perfect sense, fitting right into your short story about cats and potted plants.
By Peg O my heart on 05/14/2008 10:41 am
Mugsy Peabody
Peg, I keep my mouse in my pocket so I can use the royal “we”….
By Mugsy Peabody on 05/14/2008 12:54 pm
Peg O my heart
Oh, “we” understand Mugsy…..
By Peg O my heart on 05/14/2008 9:28 pm
Maggi D
Mugsy - applause, applause. (And well deserved I’m sure)
By Maggi D on 05/14/2008 3:56 am
Bella Mia
The Nobel prize for innovations in child safety - but I’d rather read about it than appear in person. Shy.
By Bella Mia on 05/14/2008 8:00 am
Lorraine Bates
I’ve been practicing my speech for the Oscar for Best Screenplay since I was nine. And I’m gonna do it someday, for real…
By Lorraine Bates on 05/14/2008 8:08 am
Peg O my heart
So have I, Lorraine, I have the speech all prepared. It isn’t THAT long, but if the orchestra is cued to play over me I’ll just ssshhhh them like Julia Roberts did, saying this is MY night, let me talk.
By Peg O my heart on 05/14/2008 9:32 am
Susan Cuthbertson
Definitely a Grammy for best vocal duo. I sing duets with my radio all the time (an occasionally a trio or quartet with a friend—but always accompanied by the radio).
By Susan Cuthbertson on 05/14/2008 8:52 am
Marie McConnell
For me it’s the oscar but I wouldn’t mind receiving all of them. Thank you thank you thank you-please no applause…I would like to thank….
By Marie McConnell on 05/14/2008 8:58 am
Alessan O
I wanted to be an actress, but I’ve never done an acceptance speech of any kind at any time.
By Alessan O on 05/14/2008 9:21 am
Buh- Bye
Wow, 27% Nobels and 21% Pulitzers. Impressive lot.
By Buh- Bye on 05/14/2008 9:58 am