Michael Giacchino's Inspiring Oscar Acceptance Speech

Even though the Academy Awards were given this past Sunday, Michael Giacchino's acceptance speech has stayed in my head. The amazing musical composer won the Oscar for best original score for Up and instead of going through the motions of thanking everyone, he decided to inspire this creative generation.

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"...I was nine and I asked my dad, 'Can I have your movie camera? That old, wind-up 8 millimeter camera that was in your drawer?' And he goes, 'Sure, take it.' And I took it and I started making movies with it and I started being as creative as I could, and never once in my life did my parents ever say, 'What you're doing is a waste of time.' Never. And I grew up, I had teachers, I had colleagues, I had people that I worked with all through my life who always told me what you're doing is not a waste of time. So that was normal to me that it was OK to do that. I know there are kids out there that don't have that support system so if you're out there and your listening, listen to me: If you want to be creative, get our there and do it. It's not a waste of time. Do it. OK? Thank you. Thank you."

Personally, I couldn't think of a better time to hear such inspiring and motivating advice. Thank you, Mr. Giacchino. We are listening and we will do it.

Now go finish scoring LOST as I'm sure your music is going to make me cry like a baby during the series finale. :)