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TJ Walker’s List--Ten Most Notable (Best and Worst) Golden Globe Awards Presenters

NEW YORK CITY—With hundreds of millions of worldwide viewers, The Golden Globe Awards was a showcase for the best and worst public speaking skills on earth. Noted public speaking coach and media trainer TJ Walker rated the best and the worst of the presenters. Each presenter was rated in 10 separate categories on a 1 worst--10 best scale.

TJ Walker, president of Media Training Worldwide, said, “Many Hollywood stars are paid tens of millions of dollars a year to speak in an engaging manner in movies and TV, yet when they have a chance to speak to hundreds of millions of people (many more than will ever see their movies) they blow it. Paid actors should act in a way that is interesting and engaging when they are on a world stage. A handful of actors treat their public with respect. They prepare for awards shows with as much enthusiasm and detail as if it were opening night on Broadway.”

Presenters were rated in the following categories: 1. Interesting/memorable message. 2. Non-annoying message. 3. Preparedness. 4. Posture/gestures. 5. Timing 6. Endearing emotion. 7. Avoiding major blunders. 8. Verbal tics. 9. Likeability 10. Avoiding boring thank-you’s.

Worst Presenters

#1 Al Pacino (2.1 score) Walker said, “Pacino looked and sounded like he was auditioning for the starring role in ‘Rain Man, the Homeless Years.’ Pacino was stammering, muttering under his breath, getting sidetracked, waving his hands in weird ways. At one point he said ‘I really lost it.’ No kidding Al. Dale Carnegie must be rolling in his grave.”

#2 Ricky Gervais (2.2) Walker said, “Gervais hails from the eloquent land of Churchill and Blair, yet Gervais sounded more like Beavis and Butthead. Ricky couldn’t have been less prepared if he had wondered on stage in his bathrobe while scratching himself. Gervais said ‘I haven’t prepared a speech.’ We figured that out. The question is ‘why didn’t you prepare a speech?’ It’s not like the Hollywood Press Corps snuck up on Gervase in the middle of the night and surprised him with the award.”

#3 Diane Keaton (2.9) Walker said, “Why does an award-wining actress have to whip out a little piece of paper and read like she is a nervous 7th grader running for student council hall monitor? NBC almost bleeped out when Keaton uttered the word ‘shit’ for no apparent reason. The Dick Clark production would have been better if Keaton’s entire presentation had been bleeped out.”

# 4 Sarah Jessica Parker (3.1) Walker said, “Parker my be loveable, but she’s a bit long-in-the-tooth for her Valley Girl act of um's, uh's, and gurgles that replace actual words and language. When Parker wasn’t repeating herself she was either muttering, stumbling, or referencing the stage directions which nobody at home cares about. Next time, don’t look down so much and have something interesting to say.”

#5 Renee Zellweger (4.4) Walker said, “If Zellweger’s goal was to establish a new world record for the number of times she could say ‘uh’ and ‘um’ in a two-minute speech, she succeeded (I lost count after 23 um’s). She was reading, rushing, forgetting, and losing her breath. She sounded canned. Renee, you’ve been around the awards show block many times before, let’s get a grip.”

Best Presenters

#1 Bill Murray (9.7 score) Walker said, “Murray was a pro. He was funny, unique, self-deprecating, engaging, short, and articulate. He was prepared without seeming canned. Murray made the most of his time in front of hundreds of millions of people, and he made it look effortless.”

#2 Charlize Theron (6.9) Walker said, “Theron struck the right balance of being spontaneous and well-planned. She captured the right mood of being jubilant without being sappy. Her thank you’s were not directed to the TelePrompTer. Instead she looked directly at her director and said thanks in a personal way. She gets a few demerits for too many um’s and fillers as well as wasting time saying ‘I need more time.’”

#3 Tim Robbins (6.6) Walker said, “Tim was smooth, light, and confident. He kept politics out and put humor into his acceptance speech. His occasional stammer was offset by his conversational and personal thank you to Clint Eastwood.”

#4 Frances Conroy (6.0) Walker said, “Conway seemed very genuine and loose. She had no verbal tics, no unnecessary fillers, the right emotions, and kept it short.” She can improve her performance next time by making sure she isn’t the only one laughing at her own jokes.

#5. Cate Blanchette (6.0) Walker said, “Blanchette didn’t win any awards, and all she did was introduce off of a Teleprompter. But wow! What a class act. She gestured with her hands naturally; she had a great presence, smile, and a likeable demeanor. Her head movement and body movement were purposeful and comfortable.”

For the complete report of TJ Walker’s List, go to www.mediatrainingworldwide.com/tjwalkerslist.html

TJ Walker, President of Media Training Worldwide, is one of the premiere media and presentation coaches in the world. He has trained Miss Universe, members of the Osmonds, and thousands of top corporate CEOs and executives for 20 years. The author/producer of more than 50 media and presentation training video/audio and book learning products, Walker has appeared on 2000 radio/TV talk shows including numerous appearances on MSNBC, Fox and Court TV.

Contact TJ Walker at 212-764-4966 (0) 917-204-9490(m) 212-967-0929 (h)
 

 

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