"Four A.M. Having just returned from an evening at the Golden Spheres, which despite the inconveniences of heat, noise and overcrowding, was not without its pleasures. Thankfully, there were no dogs and no children. The gowns were middling. There was a good deal of shouting and behavior verging on the profligate, however, people were very free with their compliments and I made several new acquaintances. Miss Lindsay Doran, of Mirage, wherever that might be, who is largely responsible for my presence here, an enchanting companion about whom too much good cannot be said. Mr. Ang Lee, of foreign extraction, who most unexpectedly appeared to understand me better than I understand myself. Mr. James Schamus, a copiously erudite gentleman, and Miss Kate Winslet, beautiful in both countenance and spirit. Mr. Pat Doyle, a composer and a Scot, who displayed the kind of wild behavior one has learnt to expect from that race. Mr. Mark Canton, an energetic person with a ready smile who, as I understand it, owes me a vast deal of money. Miss Lisa Henson -- a lovely girl, and Mr. Gareth Wigan -- a lovely boy. I attempted to converse with Mr. Sydney Pollack, but his charms and wisdom are so generally pleasing that it proved impossible to get within ten feet of him. The room was full of interesting activity until eleven P.M. when it emptied rather suddenly. The lateness of the hour is due therefore not to the dance, but to the waiting, in a long line for horseless vehicles of unconscionable size. The modern world has clearly done nothing for transport. P.S. Managed to avoid the hoyden Emily Tomkins who has purloined my creation and added things of her own. Nefarious creature." "With gratitude and apologies to Miss Austen, thank you.” ― Emma Thompson, The Sense and Sensibility Screenplay and Diaries: Bringing Jane Austen's Novel to Film
Emma Thompson is an underrated genius.
the four dislikes are probably from Kenneth Branagh.
Ha!
And that's why she won the golden sphere!
I never really liked prepared speeches especially not the ones that the winners read on the stage. This one is the best exception ever. :)
What a creative and witty speech, well done Emma! Always a big fan of your work.
She is a national treasure. Wish she belonged to us in the U.S.
Brilliant woman.
i LOOOVVEE seeing women wins🖤🖤
She's amazing. One of our best. Well done Emma.
Wow she's beautiful
that was an amazing speech! she is brilliant!
WOW!!! that is one unusual acceptance speech :) GREAT JOB EMMA THOMPSON!!!!!!!!
Never saw something like that before. Genius!
Great speech!
Most brilliant acceptance speech evah! Luv her =)
That was a magical screenplay
Now THAT is an acceptance speech! thanks for posting this I've never seen it before
"Four A.M. Having just returned from an evening at the Golden Spheres, which despite the inconveniences of heat, noise and overcrowding, was not without its pleasures. Thankfully, there were no dogs and no children. The gowns were middling. There was a good deal of shouting and behavior verging on the profligate, however, people were very free with their compliments and I made several new acquaintances. Miss Lindsay Doran, of Mirage, wherever that might be, who is largely responsible for my presence here, an enchanting companion about whom too much good cannot be said. Mr. Ang Lee, of foreign extraction, who most unexpectedly appeared to understand me better than I understand myself. Mr. James Schamus, a copiously erudite gentleman, and Miss Kate Winslet, beautiful in both countenance and spirit. Mr. Pat Doyle, a composer and a Scot, who displayed the kind of wild behavior one has learnt to expect from that race. Mr. Mark Canton, an energetic person with a ready smile who, as I understand it, owes me a vast deal of money. Miss Lisa Henson -- a lovely girl, and Mr. Gareth Wigan -- a lovely boy. I attempted to converse with Mr. Sydney Pollack, but his charms and wisdom are so generally pleasing that it proved impossible to get within ten feet of him. The room was full of interesting activity until eleven P.M. when it emptied rather suddenly. The lateness of the hour is due therefore not to the dance, but to the waiting, in a long line for horseless vehicles of unconscionable size. The modern world has clearly done nothing for transport.
P.S. Managed to avoid the hoyden Emily Tomkins who has purloined my creation and added things of her own. Nefarious creature."
"With gratitude and apologies to Miss Austen, thank you.”
― Emma Thompson, The Sense and Sensibility Screenplay and Diaries: Bringing Jane Austen's Novel to Film
One world, Emma u r amazingling genius in a category of ur own
Wow, what a woman.
That's what I was thinking, genius. That was just awesome!!!
Wow - Faye Dunaway in a room full of people who hate her! BRAVE!
The most agreeable acceptance speech ever!
Hahaha, one of the best acceptance speeches ever. :)
This was the year I was born!
Fantastic
hihi (: I love her accent (:
No dislikes. Perfect. :)
Genius
oh my god jane austen
i love to see anne archer
OMG at 3:19 and 3:20 she looks JUST like Laura Story!!!!!! :o Wow!!!!!!!
@TheFactorygirl28 Fact.
win
Who is the lady at 3.10 who just doesn't seem to get it at all?