Speech of Acceptance

Here is a speech of acceptance that is sure to resonate with students and instructors alike. It's Madonna's acceptance speech for the Advocate for Change award from GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance against Defamation). The speech is all over the Internet; the one noted here is one clear version with commentary.

Acceptance Speech

Here is a good acceptance speech for which permission was not be granted for inclusion in my Essential Elements of Public Speaking. Like the Steve Jobs speech, this one is readily available on the Internet but Oprah Winfrey (like Jobs) doesn't grant permission for reprinting. I can't figure out the logic use here. Nevertheless, it's a good speech and a great example of a brief, well worded acceptance speech.