Best Award Show Speeches
20 Iconic Award Show Speeches That Will Inspire You
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Broadway's biggest night still only gets a fraction of the viewers that the Oscars, Grammys, and Emmys do, but the 2018 broadcast had one of the most timely and emotional acceptance speeches anyone could ask for. Winning for best featured actor in a musical for the season's most acclaimed musical, The Band's Visit, first-time nominee Ari'el Stachel shared his heart-wrenching journey from hiding his heritage to winning a Tony for playing a Egyptian on Broadway:
"Both my parents are here tonight. I have avoided so many events with them because for so many years of my life, I pretended I was not a Middle Eastern person. And after 9/11 it was very, very difficult for me, and so I concealed and I missed so many special events with them. And they're looking at me right now, and I can't believe it . . .
"I want any kid that's watching to know that your biggest obstacle may turn into your purpose. Thank you very much."