Once again we've been treated to an annual ceremonial bash in Hollywood, and this time it was the 81st Golden Globes Awards ceremony held at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. Of course it was the usual glittering event, but it was also a good opportunity to spot a Cillian Murphy speech when he received his award for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama. His very first Golden Globe.
Cillian Murphy Speech at the Golden Globe Awards, 2024
Despite the big occasion and his esteemed audience, this Cillian Murphy speech pulled out all the stops as he mixed a folksy style with a sound structure in this brief acceptance speech.
Oh boy, my first question. Do I have lipstick all over my nose?
A Solid Start to This Cillian Murphy Acceptance Speech
His beginning was essentially a story and a list combination. And it was this very neat formulation that allowed this Cillian Murphy speech to progress rapidly into all the notes of thanks and appreciation we expect. Good work.
I knew the first time that I walked on the Chris Nolan set that it was different. I could tell by the level of rigour. The level of focus. The level of dedication. The complete lack of any seating options for actors…that it was…I was in the hands of a visionary director. A master. And I want to thank Chris…
His thanks took no time at all in this brief acceptance speech. And that was that. He'd finished without an emotional breakdown. And for that everybody was delighted.
How You Can Give Your Best Acceptance Speech
There's an art to giving a well-received acceptance speech. Yes, that art can be learnt, but it also takes some time and dedication to get it right. So, these tips should help you.
- 1Make your speech short and avoid any controversy.
- 2Begin well with a solid introduction without ums or ers.
- 3Remember to thank everyone who has helped you. Have a list and make sure you achieve all the important name checks.
- 4You can always point to some new projects or learning points.
- 5Try to be humorous or self-deprecating. But you aren't meant to be the comic.
When you are need some hints, advice or suggestions for your next speech at an awards ceremony you can always consult our public speaking tips and videos. Because with more than 100 top tips for speakers, there's something here for every occasion.
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