Turn 77 (May 1980)
You took a deep breath and looked at the many people in the audience, and honestly, you could tell a lot of them did not want you to be there. And that, was fine, you could deal with all that crap because it meant that others would not care.
And you got everything you wanted. So honestly… You were fine with that.
"Thank you everyone for this great award which I did not expect to achieve for years to come." At that, you could see disgust from several Universal directors who were honestly sick of it. But again, you didn't care. They were shocked and mad that you were taking this with grace, with a smile, and with tons of… other stuff.
"It was already an incredible honor to be nominated and compete alongside five amazing and incredibly talented stars, to win it is simply incredible. What makes this night even more great is that the award is due to my portrayal of Conan, my favorite literary character and hero. As my family can testify, growing up having a Conan novel in hand was a common sight, and many days were spent engaging in the fantastic world of the Hyborian Age. Following Conan's adventures and rise is one of my favorite childhood memories, so to share his story with the world through the great art of film was already a wonderful feat, but to play the character and give due justice to Howard's vision is a great honor, and I'm grateful to receive a reward for such tonight."
And that was the straw that seemed to break the spell of the annoyance and the hatred. How could they hate someone who had such a dear and devoted love to something that he had known his entire life?
Cause to you, Conan was a very… interesting and important sight to you. And the fact you gave it your all, to dedicate it… was a sight to behold.
And there were some cheers and hollers at that. Seems you were winning the crowd over.
"However, this award would not be possible without a long list of people who I must thank. To Steven Spielberg, one of the best directors in film, without his direction and leadership this film would have not only not been as great, but never crossed the finish line, thanks for sticking with me Steve. To all the cast and crew of Conan, with whom each role played a pivotal part in the final film and without their participation I likely wouldn't have this award. My beloved wife Carrie, the guiding light and love of my life who was pregnant with our first child while I was off swinging swords in the desert. Carrie, you're my greatest inspiration and I'm so happy to share my journey with you." You said and you could tell the hearts were melting.
"My best friend George Lucas who co-founded the best studio in town seven years ago, the magic and movies we've made together have been a great journey. My wonderful children Mary, Sarah and Joseph. It's been my greatest honor and joy to be your father for the past two years and I look forward to the many years we have to come. My parents, for having always supported my dream from the beginning, love you Mom and Dad. To Robert Howard, for creating the greatest series of books ever. Last and never least, my fans who have supported me from my first days, your continued support always means the world to me and it's my great pleasure to continue making great art for you. Thank you everyone. We win these!"
The Reaction To The Speech (The Academy):
D100 => 12
The Reaction To The Speech (Everyone Else):
D100 => 92
And as you took the Oscar, and held it up in your hand… you could tell something was shifting.
Maybe it was the fact that you were saying something incredible.
Bruce The Goose… was not the arrogant, unbridled, rich asshole whom everyone thought he was.
He was just like them, another actor who just happened to make it big… with a love for film, and his collection of people he called a family.
And while you gained the respect of your peers and coworkers… something told you that this was the last Oscar that you would win for a very very long time.
Which was a shame. You were about to knock their socks off.
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Reward: As you complete all the 5 year plan actions… every action this turn will auto pass.
You now have a best Actor Oscar. Sorry Dustin.
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You have 12 Actions.
Lucasfilms Unlimited Actions:
[]Empire: Well You wanted to Build an Empire. Now you have one. DC: 0
[]Sam Rami and That Crazy Film?: So there was this kid you were supposed to meet last month, and than… well you forgot. But he didn't mind. He has a great film. DC: 30
[]Mike Eisner and The Man Who Made More Money: So Mike has got his case won… and he is happy about it. DC: 30
[]George Lucas and The Bet From Hell: So George invented a digital camera. A hand held, portable camera for the average person. And he just smiled. "I took it personally."
[]Cyberpunk Releases: You look at Mikes's final draft and smile. "Okay… Lets see how people like it" DC: 40
[]Stan the Man, and Paying Debts: Even when you bought all the stock and own Marvel… Well here is the thing, most banks had some insane rates, almost userous rates… so you and Stan are going to pay it back. In full.
[]The Directors Hold Court: So you are invited to the Directors Meeting. Steve, Francis, and Martin gathered to celebrate the successful completion of another film. And Talk about stuff. DC: 40
[]Investing in the Future: You want to Spend some of that money you made into the company and make the whole thing better DC: ??? (Linetail what you want to invest in, and how much money you want to invest in it)
[]Look for Investors: Not that you need the money now, but maybe you can get people on board with this idea you have. DC: ???
[]Distributing Deals: Since you have a Distribution Company, or rather, are one… You can meet the major movie theater companies and strike a Deal with them. Even when you had nothing to offer them. DC: ???
[]Importing Foreign Films: So… you may have a way to get some films showing in American Theaters. Maybe you can go to other foreign film industries and… well, ask to distribute their films. Sure many of those foreign film companies never expected an American company to distribute their films in the US… but maybe you can get money without producing them. (Linetail where you try to get films from, and if there are any specific films, line tail them below) DC: ???
[]The Ideas of Industry: This action is meant for a write-in to act as a sort of Idea machine for the company. You must detail what you want to do below this action. This action can be taken multiple times.
Personal Actions:
[]Todd Graduating: You honestly didn't expect that Todd wold invite you. Just his mom and maybe Carrie, considering the work and schedule... but hey, he was here, and you wonder what his future holds.
[]Having Fun: So… Finally going to play some of the new Cyberpunk everyone… everyone ready? DC: 20
[]Carrie Wants to Talk Some More: Carrie has been waiting a very long time to finally lay down and relax. She has nothing to worry about now.
[]Potential: Mary wants to talk about… something that she noticed. Debbie let it slip that Mary is special… and she wants to know what that means? DC: 0
[]Brandon's Big Ideas!: Brandon came to you with a good idea. Okay, talk to me kid? DC: 20
[]Simple THings with Clint Eastwood: Though Clint has many faults, there is one thing that you do not fault him for. His pure, unadulterated love for the Western. And he wants to make them. DC: ???
[]Being Better: You are going to be better at the whole Media thing. DC: 60
[]Game Shows: You want to go on a Game show, you are sure that Lucille might get you in on one of them. DC: 40
[]A Well-Known Fan: So some really famous person is a fan of yours. Maybe you'll learn who they actually are. DC???
[] Learn to play an instrument: You want to learn how to play something DC: 80 (You have no idea what the hell you are doing.)
[]Investments: You want to invest your hard-earned cash into something that you feel will be a good return on investment. And as well as diversify your assets DC: 0 (Linetail what you wish to invest in below this action, and the amount of money you want to invest in)
[]The O'Riely Foundation Lobbying: You want California to help the men who have given nearly everything and more to this country. DC: ??? (Linetail how much money you want to throw at it, and what you want from the State)
[]A Charitable Heart: You want to invest your newfound wealth. Maybe even save some lives while you are at it. (Linetail what you wish to invest in below this action, and the amount of money you want to donate in)
[]Networking: Well time to start finding out who might actually be interested in meeting you. (Write-in what you want to try and network with)
[]Pray: It had been a long time since you went to Mass. You wish for the Lord to give you strength. DC: ???
[]Action Directing: It seems the town has been talking about how much of a beast you are at just being a stunt person. In fact, they knew you were a student of Bruce Lee. And they think you know how to stage and block a fight? Maybe you can DC? ???
[] Do auditions(Movies and TV Shows): You are going to go to some of the casting calls that are in the place where you can find work in. DC: 20(Possibility of only getting a commercial or TV show job, or extra work in a low-budget film)
[]Modeling (High Fashion): So you got a call from a photographer in LA, some no name. But that no name works for Gucci. And he wants you on their next lineup of products. And he needs you to model for him. Which is great… one problem, you have no idea what the hell you are doing. DC: 60
[]Modeling (Advertisements): Thankfully another Call Came in, one from an ad firm. They need you to have some pictures taken so that they are used for saner things. Like selling cars, or ice cream. DC: 40
[]Workout: A Healthy Mind and a Healthy Body are Key to having a good life, and you have been slacking as of late. Time to hit the workout and discipline, and perhaps, see things differently. DC: 30 Reward: You work out and feel better.
[] Ask Clint if you can act in a movie of his: You know you want to see if you can act opposite him, for a good time. DC: 40 (Clint wants to work with you.)
[] Gophering, and other signs of stuff: You want to try and learn how work behind the camera works, and what better way than being a gopher. DC: 50 (You have no idea what the hell they were doing, and you have no idea either)
[] Take a walk: Dad always said that the best ways to get inspiration are by walking, talking, and being open-minded. So you'll try that. DC: 10 (You are just going for a walk, what could be really said?)
[] Register in a theater: There are quite a few theater troops that are looking for some seasonal help for some play's that the regulars could not get to. Perhaps you can work there for a while. DC: 40 (Everyone wants to be famous here in Hollywood.)
[] Go to a bar or something to make jokes: You wanted to try some comedy, perhaps you can try. even with your shit timing. DC: 40 (Your Lack of comedy chops is going to be something that will bite you.)
[] Practice writing: You want to write something, maybe even a script. At least to learn the craft. DC: 20 (You try your hand at screenwriting, and maybe get something that is worth a damn.)
[] Research stuff, see if anything piques your interest: You may have graduated High School as a kid, but you never stopped trying to learn. DC: 15 (Write-in what you want to learn about below)
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