http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TgXumQv_KE&feature=youtu.be

My all time favorite Oscar acceptance speech was delivered by Christoph Waltz when he won for Best Actor for the film Inglorious Basterds. Why is this my favorite Oscar speech?

• Prepared – Waltz was the odds on favorite that year but he definitely prepared and practiced his speech beforehand. Delivering an acceptance speech that eloquently take preparation and thought.
• Storytelling –  He wove his many “thank you's” into a story about his journey in landing this role. It was effective plus he somewhat avoided the long tedious thank you list that most actors run through.
• Humor – Before he launches into his acceptance speech, he makes a joke about receiving the award from the beautiful, Peneolope Cruz.
• Keep it short – His thoughtful acceptance speech was under 90 seconds. Better then the sobbing, run-on sentences of most of Oscar recipients.

Who gave your favorite academy award speech? Why was it your favorite? Tell me all about it below!