SPEECH - Richard Marx - Rick Springfield Honored With Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

The transcript is a speech celebrating Richard Marks and Rick Springfield. It highlights Richard's achievements as a performer, songwriter, and producer. The speaker shares personal anecdotes and jokes, recounts meeting Rick Springfield in 1988, and describes their lasting friendship. The speech also praises Rick's songwriting, acting, and writing talents, celebrating his star on the Walk of Fame in 2014.

What notable achievements are highlighted about Richard Marks in the introduction?

• He has won several acting awards.

• He has 14 number one singles and sold over 30 million albums.

• He is a famous painter.

• He has written a bestselling novel.

In what year did the speaker first meet Rick Springfield?

• 1985

• 1988

• 1995

• 1990

What aspect of Rick Springfield's talent does the speaker admire the most?

• His songwriting ability

• His acting skills

• His dance moves

• His fashion sense

What recent achievement of Rick Springfield is mentioned in the final section?

• He became a professional chef.

• He wrote a bestselling book.

• He started a new band.

• He directed a movie.

How does the speaker humorously describe Rick Springfield's appearance?

• As unrecognizable

• As drastically changed

• As surprisingly average

• As annoyingly good looking