Imagine how some of the Lady Tennis Players would accept Oscars
Maria Sharapova: “This is a wonderful moment for me. It’s been an incredible journey for me to stand up in front of you here tonight and win this amazing award. You know, when you’re putting in all those long hours on the practice courts where, you know, nobody is watching, obviously you’re putting that work in hopefully for days like today. I would be remiss if I didn’t thank my father, Yuri, for having the belief and courage to give up everything and move to America so I could pursue my dreams. I know he’s here somewhere, the suspicious man in the camouflage hoodie and sunglasses. And, of course, a heartfelt thanks to Serena for taking the year off. I couldn’t have won this without you.â€
Sloane Stephens: â€Like, wow. I mean … COME ON! I’m sorry, was that disrespectful? When I didn’t win at the Globes, I was like, ‘That’s OK, I think I’ll do better at the really big event.’ Which is cool. Except that now the attention is going to be out of control. I mean, it was, like, already overwhelming — the paparazzi, the autograph hounds, the press with their questions. Now it’s like, ‘Can I even go outside?’ I mean, that’s why I packed an overnight bag. I’ll probably stay here as long as I can. Is my girl Miley here? Call me, girl!â€
Serena Williams: “Wow, oh my gosh. I can’t believe this. To my God, Jehovah, who gives me strength. To my mom and dad, the best coaches ever. And my best friend and sister Venus, who inspires me every day to work harder. This one is for my son, Chip. Momma’s comin’ home with a new chew toy, baby!†[Crip-walks off the stage]
Jelena Jankovic: “Oh my goooooooodness. I can’t believe this is happening to me but, you know, I’m just so happy that I wore the glitter tonight. But anyway. I have to thank my brother, Marko. I know I yell at you like I’m crazy all the time, but I love you and you always believed in me. And how could you not? I bring the light! And the joy!â€
http://tennis.si.com/2014/02/28/oscars-speeches-tennis-roger-federer-serena-williams/
Maria Sharapova: “This is a wonderful moment for me. It’s been an incredible journey for me to stand up in front of you here tonight and win this amazing award. You know, when you’re putting in all those long hours on the practice courts where, you know, nobody is watching, obviously you’re putting that work in hopefully for days like today. I would be remiss if I didn’t thank my father, Yuri, for having the belief and courage to give up everything and move to America so I could pursue my dreams. I know he’s here somewhere, the suspicious man in the camouflage hoodie and sunglasses. And, of course, a heartfelt thanks to Serena for taking the year off. I couldn’t have won this without you.â€
Sloane Stephens: â€Like, wow. I mean … COME ON! I’m sorry, was that disrespectful? When I didn’t win at the Globes, I was like, ‘That’s OK, I think I’ll do better at the really big event.’ Which is cool. Except that now the attention is going to be out of control. I mean, it was, like, already overwhelming — the paparazzi, the autograph hounds, the press with their questions. Now it’s like, ‘Can I even go outside?’ I mean, that’s why I packed an overnight bag. I’ll probably stay here as long as I can. Is my girl Miley here? Call me, girl!â€
Serena Williams: “Wow, oh my gosh. I can’t believe this. To my God, Jehovah, who gives me strength. To my mom and dad, the best coaches ever. And my best friend and sister Venus, who inspires me every day to work harder. This one is for my son, Chip. Momma’s comin’ home with a new chew toy, baby!†[Crip-walks off the stage]
Jelena Jankovic: “Oh my goooooooodness. I can’t believe this is happening to me but, you know, I’m just so happy that I wore the glitter tonight. But anyway. I have to thank my brother, Marko. I know I yell at you like I’m crazy all the time, but I love you and you always believed in me. And how could you not? I bring the light! And the joy!â€
http://tennis.si.com/2014/02/28/oscars-speeches-tennis-roger-federer-serena-williams/