2006 National Board of Review of Motion Pictures Annual Gala

The transcript captures a conversation about the speaker's initial nervousness upon hearing a celebrity's name, the nature of acting and takes, and the importance of recognizing artists in a historical context. The speaker reflects on the significance of a longstanding institution that honors artistic talents and its role in promoting freedom from censorship.

What triggered the speaker's nervousness?

• Hearing a famous name

• Seeing a large audience

• Forgetting their lines

• Being late to the event

How does the speaker describe their approach to acting?

• Hitting it and quitting it

• Taking multiple takes

• Rehearsing extensively

• Improvising on the spot

What is the speaker's opinion on the organization's longevity?

• It's surprising they lasted this long

• It's remarkable they are still around

• They should have modernized

• They need more recognition

Why was the organization originally started?

• To provide financial support

• To free artists from censorship

• To host annual awards

• To promote new artists

What role does the speaker have in the organization this year?

• A participant

• A guest speaker

• Heading it up

• A judge