A Reasonable Acceptance Speech

Wow, this is really an honor. Thank you so much to the Academy for giving me this award. I don’t know what to say…I am overwhelmed.

I guess I should first and foremost say ‘thank you’ to my one true supporter…Me. For without Me I wouldn’t have convinced myself to bust my ass every day to get myself into this position. There were times when I felt like taking the day off, but my inner voice kept telling me to push on. So I did… and here I am getting this very prestigious award. Without question, I wouldn’t be standing here if it weren’t for Me. Thank you ‘Me’.

To my Mother, who has always been my number one fan. You kept things real for me and helped me remain humble. I saw by your example how to stay focused on my goals and not to be swayed off course. Thank you for that.

My wife…where is she? There you are! Thank you for your understanding during those long nights and hard days. You shared my vision with me and this award is as much yours as it is mine. I love you!

I would like to thank my personal trainer, my hairstylist, my publicist, my agent, my lawyer, and my extended family for being there for me when I needed you the most. Thank you so much!

Oh! And one last person, whom I could never forget, the one that stood by me and always knew the right thing to do when I didn't...my Dad. Without your countless hours of listening and guiding me, I would likely not be here today. I knew if I ever had a problem, you would be there for me to help sort things out. Hell, you even fixed some things for me that no one else could. I appreciate your vigilance in taking me to my auditions without asking me how long it would take, and for picking up the bill for a lunch when I couldn’t afford it. Now I got the lunch bill…for the rest of my life! ‘Thank you’ for all your sacrifice.

Thank you!

Moderator: Is there anyone else you are missing?

Nope. That pretty much covers everyone.

Moderator: Are you sure?

Ummmm, yeah. That's it.

(Applause)