George Clooney became the fourth recipient of the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the 2010 Emmys last weekend.
His acceptance speech was lucid, well-prepared and expertly delivered. He knew that his time on the podium was limited, but he didn’t rush. He paused for effect and it worked.
His speech mixed humour with due seriousness for the humanitarian causes he supports.
His message for the gathered celebrities at the Nokia theatre in downtown Los Angeles?
Don’t forget the disaster appeal once it’s no longer on the tv screen. Keep on giving. A sound message as news of disaster in Pakistan begins to recede from the rolling news.
