Tim Minchin, the brilliant wordsmith who bends words to his will in his music, all but speechless here? Technically, he was "speechless" because he did not write an acceptance speech in advance. That is surprising, because he is always prepared. His university commencement speeches, for example, are works of art peppered with bon mots, plays on words, homophones, parallel structure, and more. For him to arrive without a prepared acceptance speech must mean either that he thought he was not going to win or thought that it would suggest an unseemly confidence that he WOULD win. To see Tim Minchin and Lin-Manuel Miranda on the same stage brings me great joy. Both are brilliant artists; educated, analytical thinkers; men loyal to the wives and children they love; and compassionate individuals who care about social justice. If you're not familiar with all that they have done, particularly Tim with autism support groups and Lin-Manuel with hurricane recovery in Puerto Rico, take a few minutes to read about their efforts.
I'm not sure if I'm more jealous of Lin for getting to hug Tim or of Tim for getting to hug Lin, haha. Awe, Tim I'm so happy for you, you really deserve this!
Having seen Groundhog Day at the Old Vic in London, I'm not surprised at all at Tim getting this award! It was such a great seamless production, the songs were amazing and the combination of acting singing and (even some magic!) was amazing!!! Well done Time and cast :)
Tim, congrats! I have been looking forward to this musical for two years (was devastated when opening day got pushed off). I'm so thrilled to see the "officials" see its brilliance.
What glorious news to wake up to on my Groundhog Monday! CONGRATS TIM! Now go grab that well earnt wine and cheese 😆😆😆 Thanks also to Sarah and the kids for being on the rollercoaster ride through it all too 💞
Congratulations, Tim! Seeing your sprint for the stage and the hug, I almost teared up because I admire you and Lin so much and you're a wonderful inspiration. Best of luck for the Tonies! I want this to tie with Dear Evan Hansen 💜
Congrats, you beautiful music making monster. I have been a fan of you for a few years now and your music is constantly on my mind. If I ever can travel to a place that shows your shows, I will. But bring them to Latin America, please! Ok rant over. Congrats man!
Most of his acceptance speech is spent asking people to support a venue and recommending other people. Just one more reason to love this man.
Tim Minchin at a loss for words?!?! I have no words for that :)
Except, Grats man! You deserve it.
Tim Minchin, the brilliant wordsmith who bends words to his will in his music, all but speechless here? Technically, he was "speechless" because he did not write an acceptance speech in advance. That is surprising, because he is always prepared. His university commencement speeches, for example, are works of art peppered with bon mots, plays on words, homophones, parallel structure, and more. For him to arrive without a prepared acceptance speech must mean either that he thought he was not going to win or thought that it would suggest an unseemly confidence that he WOULD win.
To see Tim Minchin and Lin-Manuel Miranda on the same stage brings me great joy. Both are brilliant artists; educated, analytical thinkers; men loyal to the wives and children they love; and compassionate individuals who care about social justice. If you're not familiar with all that they have done, particularly Tim with autism support groups and Lin-Manuel with hurricane recovery in Puerto Rico, take a few minutes to read about their efforts.
I'm not sure if I'm more jealous of Lin for getting to hug Tim or of Tim for getting to hug Lin, haha. Awe, Tim I'm so happy for you, you really deserve this!
It is amazing how a genius like him is so humble for what he does. Makes him even more adorable. And suitable for the teenage market ;)
Just thirty five days until you'll be accepting your Tony! 🎉🎉🏆🎉🎉 "Fucking Tony," ah? 😉
It's a hell of an achievement to have your actually-new musical beat goddamn Dreamgirls!
What are you doing wearing shoes?
And the suit.. not his natural environment.
Never seen Tim so flustered
Congrats Tim!
Congratulations Mr. Minchin!
Jovi Levi :3 Dr
He was so not prepared for this. Completely caught with his pants down. Really happy for the guy, well deserved.
Having seen Groundhog Day at the Old Vic in London, I'm not surprised at all at Tim getting this award! It was such a great seamless production, the songs were amazing and the combination of acting singing and (even some magic!) was amazing!!! Well done Time and cast :)
What do we have to do as a species to deserve a collaboration between Lin Manuel Miranda and Tim Minchin? Whatever it is, it should be our next goal.
Tim at a loss for words... You saw it here first.
Congratulations Tim;D
Way to go, tim!!!!
Congratulations. Hard not to fall in love with you and your work.
Your humility is disarming and real Mr Minchin. A precious gift among your many gifts. I write this simply to say...thank you and respect.
Congratulations, Tim! So happy for you.
So so happy for my favourite comedian! Congratulations!
It brought tears to my old American eyes. So proud of you, Tim!
Bloody marvellous!!
Tim, congrats! I have been looking forward to this musical for two years (was devastated when opening day got pushed off). I'm so thrilled to see the "officials" see its brilliance.
Congrats Tim! I absolutely love your work man!
Congrats to Tim, the cast and crew, and everyone. I must say, that was the best bad award acceptance I have ever heard - the real deal.
Congratulations Tim! You are just all the awesomeness that life should be in one kooky Australian! I wish you all the best in the future!
Congratulations Tim! I've been listening to the soundtrack on a loop the last week. Bravo, Sir!
There’s a joke in there somewhere.
OH MY GOSH YAY. CONGRATULATIONS!👍👏👏👌😁
on another note, I definitely wasn't expecting to see Lin-Manuel Miranda 😍
Just calculated how many times Tim said "incredible" during the Olivier Awards this time...
Congratulations TIM! you are a musical genius (pardon the pun)! I love your work with the heritage orchestra and Matilda! You deserved it and more!
Yasssss sir.
I love Tim!!!
Well deserved Tim♥️
Congrats Dude!!!!!
incredible things, some else.. Hahahah! even when you are nervouse are funny
Congrats tim!
*congratulations truly well deserved, YOUR A LIVING LEGEND!*
What glorious news to wake up to on my Groundhog Monday! CONGRATS TIM! Now go grab that well earnt wine and cheese 😆😆😆
Thanks also to Sarah and the kids for being on the rollercoaster ride through it all too 💞
Congratulations, Tim! Seeing your sprint for the stage and the hug, I almost teared up because I admire you and Lin so much and you're a wonderful inspiration. Best of luck for the Tonies! I want this to tie with Dear Evan Hansen 💜
Good for you, young man. Well done.
Congratulations....time for drinking white wine in the sun.
Why? It's not Christmas! 😉😜
True....but I suspect that Tim enjoys wine year round. Ge dud request a glass during his acceptance speech.
True! True!
PS I was just teasing about the Christmas stuff... Your comment was very sweet!
I suspected as much....but sometimes it is hard to know when interacting online. ;-)
Yay Tim! Love you!
Congrats, you beautiful music making monster. I have been a fan of you for a few years now and your music is constantly on my mind. If I ever can travel to a place that shows your shows, I will. But bring them to Latin America, please! Ok rant over. Congrats man!
Nailed it.
Congratulation! Made my day! Please come to Portugal!
I haven't watched Groundhog Day, but Matilda was genial. I never liked musicals, but Tim Minchin makes me want to watch it.
Smashed it bro!!
Please do get a camera backstage! And also frontstage and release a DRM-free movie that we can buy and watch maybe?
This is late, but congratulations, me & my girlfriend has loved you since Thank You God!
More Groundhog referances.. like repeating the start again :P
Lins laugh at 1:30 makes me cry omg
Bahahaha, that talk is so you :)
Well done mate!
"... well not anymore" ahahahah 😂
Onya Tim
He has become a tomato
Couldn't happen to a nicer guy
For fuck sake! He's human and he can get nerveous like us mortals.
👏👏👏💕💕💕
super hyper kilo mega giga congrats!
It's staggering how much the added name of "Mastercard" cheapens the award.
notfication
Take your canvas bags...
Still no HD... congrats anyway
im not sure if id rather meet tim or lin 😕😕😂😂
Each is a true genius. No exaggeration. To meet and talk with each would be on my bucket list.