SPEECH: Cyndi Lauper at the 2010 amfAR New York Inspiration Gala at New York NY.

The speaker begins with casual remarks and thanks the audience for supporting Amphar. They recount their involvement in the first Amphar event in 1985, organized by Elizabeth Taylor and Matilda, where they performed with Rod Stewart. The speaker shares a personal anecdote about purchasing a coat at an AIDS benefit. The talk concludes with acknowledgments of Ricky and John's contributions to the community.

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