My mom is 84 years old and she's at home watching.……My journey started on a boat. I spent a year in a refugee camp.……Thank you to my mom for the sacrifices she made to get me here.…… Dreams are something you have to believe in. I almost gave up on mine. To all of you out there, please keep your dreams alive.
ミシェル・ヨーのお母さんも84歳……彼女のスピーチ抜粋……
I have to dedicate this to my mom, all the moms in the world, because they are really the superheroes and without them, none of us would be here tonight. She’s 84 and I’m taking this home to her. She’s watching right now in Malaysia…… For all the little boys and girls who look like me, watching tonight, this is the beacon of hope and possibilities. This is proof that dreams, dream big and dreams do come true. And ladies, don’t let anybody tell you you are ever past your prime. Never give up. 最後の部分…… “Ladies, don’t let anybody tell you you are ever past your prime,” これは、ゴールデングローブ賞の受賞スピーチである…… 「女性ならわかると思いますが、年齢の数字が大きくなればなるほど、機会に恵まれることは少なくなる」……発言の延長で、 「女性のみなさん、『全盛期が過ぎた』なんて誰にも言わせてはダメ。Never give up!」となるわけですね。