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Jon Stewart of the Daily show is a great
comedian and showman. He deftly handled
the Oscar hosting job this year. But he won
my heart and undying support with one
simple act of kindness on Sunday night
February 25th.
After the Best Song was announced "Falling
Slowly" from the movie ‘Once,’ songwriters
Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova came
up to receive their Oscars. In his excitement
and elation, Hansard pretty much hogged
the microphone with his acceptance speech.
When Irglova started to speak the mic was
abruptly cut off and the orchestra filled the
air before the show cut to commercial.
When the show returned from commercial,
Stewart walked out to the podium and told
the crowd Marketa Irglova didn’t get the
opportunity to speak, so he invited her
back out to the podium to speak telling
her to “Enjoy her moment.”
Her heart felt words were the ultimate
highlight of the entire awards show and
would have been completely lost, if not for
the class and kindness of Jon Stewart.
Kudos big guy – You are a class act!
comedian and showman. He deftly handled
the Oscar hosting job this year. But he won
my heart and undying support with one
simple act of kindness on Sunday night
February 25th.
After the Best Song was announced "Falling
Slowly" from the movie ‘Once,’ songwriters
Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova came
up to receive their Oscars. In his excitement
and elation, Hansard pretty much hogged
the microphone with his acceptance speech.
When Irglova started to speak the mic was
abruptly cut off and the orchestra filled the
air before the show cut to commercial.
When the show returned from commercial,
Stewart walked out to the podium and told
the crowd Marketa Irglova didn’t get the
opportunity to speak, so he invited her
back out to the podium to speak telling
her to “Enjoy her moment.”
Her heart felt words were the ultimate
highlight of the entire awards show and
would have been completely lost, if not for
the class and kindness of Jon Stewart.
Kudos big guy – You are a class act!
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Let's talk about a very special moment during this years
Academy Awards. Yes, it is a lengthy industry show, but
every so often, you get to see a truly magic moment.
Mid-way, after listening to way too many tedious songs
nominated for Best Song, I will freely admit, I briefly nodded
off. But what woke me up was a beautiful gentle song entitled
“Falling Slowly” from the indie film entitled ‘Once’ sung by
Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova. I have not seen the movie
orheard the song, but I was impressed with its tenderness and
its simplicity. Watching Hansard sing, I could only think, either
this guy is really attached to his guitar or he’s totally broke.
Knowing the Academy, I figured this song doesn’t have a
chance next to the overproduced standard entry from
Disney. Needless to say, I was very happy when it was
announced that Falling Slowly had won.
It was a touching moment to watch Hansard accept his Oscar
ending his lengthy speech with an exuberant proclamation
“Make Art, Make Art.”
But the really magical moment was almost lost when Marketa
Irglova wasn’t allowed to speak due to time constraints.
Fortunately, Jon Stewart righted a wrong and called her back
out to the podium telling her to “Enjoy your moment.”
Thankfully, Irglova’s moment became ours:
“Thank you very much. This is such a big deal, not only for
us, but, for all other independent musicians and artists that
spend most of their time struggling. The fact that we’re
standing here tonight. The fact that we’re able to hold this is,
just, to prove that no matter how far-out your dreams are
- it’s possible and you know, fair play to those who dare
to dream and don’t give up. The song was written from the
perspective of hope. And hope, at the end of the day
connects us all, no matter how different we are. So thank
you so much who helped us along the way.”
In my opinion, Irglova was the true star of the Oscars. She
spoke to every heart who ever dared to dream. In that
eloquent moment, Irglova spoke for the indie community;
Artists who pour their heart and soul into their music. All
they ask for is a fair chance to be heard.
Academy Awards. Yes, it is a lengthy industry show, but
every so often, you get to see a truly magic moment.
Mid-way, after listening to way too many tedious songs
nominated for Best Song, I will freely admit, I briefly nodded
off. But what woke me up was a beautiful gentle song entitled
“Falling Slowly” from the indie film entitled ‘Once’ sung by
Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova. I have not seen the movie
orheard the song, but I was impressed with its tenderness and
its simplicity. Watching Hansard sing, I could only think, either
this guy is really attached to his guitar or he’s totally broke.
Knowing the Academy, I figured this song doesn’t have a
chance next to the overproduced standard entry from
Disney. Needless to say, I was very happy when it was
announced that Falling Slowly had won.
It was a touching moment to watch Hansard accept his Oscar
ending his lengthy speech with an exuberant proclamation
“Make Art, Make Art.”
But the really magical moment was almost lost when Marketa
Irglova wasn’t allowed to speak due to time constraints.
Fortunately, Jon Stewart righted a wrong and called her back
out to the podium telling her to “Enjoy your moment.”
Thankfully, Irglova’s moment became ours:
“Thank you very much. This is such a big deal, not only for
us, but, for all other independent musicians and artists that
spend most of their time struggling. The fact that we’re
standing here tonight. The fact that we’re able to hold this is,
just, to prove that no matter how far-out your dreams are
- it’s possible and you know, fair play to those who dare
to dream and don’t give up. The song was written from the
perspective of hope. And hope, at the end of the day
connects us all, no matter how different we are. So thank
you so much who helped us along the way.”
In my opinion, Irglova was the true star of the Oscars. She
spoke to every heart who ever dared to dream. In that
eloquent moment, Irglova spoke for the indie community;
Artists who pour their heart and soul into their music. All
they ask for is a fair chance to be heard.
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