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Lisa Botker Benson's avatar

Congratulations Brent! Well done--loved your speech. Short, sweet, self deprecating with some great references to art. I love your closing, that if we are true to ourselves, and speak/sing/paint/ play/work/ write to someone else in a certain way, we change the world.

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Brent Olson's avatar

Thanks Lisa. For something only five minutes long I spent quite a bit of time deciding just what I wanted to say. In the end I used part of what would be my Oscar's acceptance speech - there's a chance I won't use that one.

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Lisa Botker Benson's avatar

Well, there’s a chance that you may need one so keep it fine-tuned. An independent film on the many memorable projects you have completed/ and or attempted, perhaps😉 Don and I really enjoy your columns—keep them coming because I think we will all need some lightness in the next few years😔

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Luci Botzek's avatar

Congratulations !!

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Brent Olson's avatar

Thanks Luci.

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Fred's avatar

Loved the speech, sincere but humorous also. Congratulations on your reward and anniversary. Fred

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Brent Olson's avatar

Thank you, it was a good night.

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Jan's avatar

Well deserved. And happy anniversary!!

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Brent Olson's avatar

Thanks, I appreciate you taking the time to write.

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