Bill Murray Acceptance Speech | 2016 Mark Twain Prize

[@kawasakiwhiptwo5821]

Ever notice how some of the funniest people are sometimes the deepest?

[@ambassador8524]

kawasaki whip two well said.

[@davelynch3064]

👍👍

[@yashguptakinjalk1732]

That’s where the fun comes from

[@DaveN80]

I believe it’s bc to be funny and to know how to make ppl laugh you have to be truly empathic. To be selfless and a vessel to make others happy. Those ppl tend to be deeper in general.

[@HealingMusiciansLaunchcast]

It takes more intelligence than people realize to be truly funny. That’s also why none of the current late night talk show hosts are funny.

[@cheddarcheese7928]

I clicked here thinking to laugh..I did of course.It's Bill Murray for Christ Sake..But he moved me to almost tears when his speech went into the part about caring about yourself & Others..Like he said "What a break..We're here alive.Pretty good right?"..Sometimes I forget that..So Cheers to everyone alive in 2020!

[@briandeschene8424]

And now into Sept 2021 which many among us may have wondered, over the past year and a half, if they would ever see. With heaviness in our hearts for those who did not.

[@billmurray8078]

Thanks alot for your comments and thougtfulness, means alot to me. l appreciate you love and undying support.

[@beven1323]

We heavily Thank you God

[@tedperry7085]

It's so perfectly Irish-Catholic to praise your brother and then tweak him in the same breath. God, he's a classic. As one of eight who adores his siblings (and from the same town as Bill Murray) this was perfect. What a pure treasure he is.

[@Clemsons2k1986]

What an example of sincere and earned grace from a man who gave us so much joy in his performances. God bless you Mr Murray

[@benvolioT2]

“There is love. There is love. That’s what we came with, and what we go with.”

[@sandrak8471]

WOW! Bill is really a humble guy. Good for him and his family!

[@billmurray8078]

Thanks alot for your comments and thougtfulness, means alot to me. l appreciate you love and undying support.

[@m.a.c.8366]

there is a class act of a human and person, this honor is so well placed with Bill Murray. Best regards

[@stephenmccollum1391]

Fairly serious and reflective speech and great advice to live by

[@photomakerman]

Bill is a National Treasure.

[@enka4130]

Word

[@okidokeee]

one of the few things I envy the USA for still

[@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113]

Cosby. Yes. You know what "Fat Albert" says: "Hey. Hey. Hey. What, else, is new."

[@johndoemam3750]

Love Bill Murray top class actor he was and he still is..💜

[@chriswright8114]

top class human being*

[@johndoemam3750]

@@chriswright8114 do I have to txt that in the comments section for you to know that I already know that man Muhammad Ali once said even if you never did one thing worng in your life you will always get someone to say one bad thing about you hahahaha.

[@rhondafortson5205]

Humor comes from depth of feelings that have been recognized internally, but could never be exposed externally...except through HUMOR!!

[@billmurray8078]

Thanks alot for your comments and thougtfulness, means alot to me. l appreciate you love and undying support.

[@jenniferdolson8148]

Luv that guy! Glad 2 c him recognized 4 all he has done over the years. I remember being a little kid and staying up late on Saturday night to watch those first SNL shows, it was magic 2 me. God bless u.

[@Ratboy2004]

Remember Todd? LOL. The lounge singer guy with Paul Schafer on keys! Two of his best characters IMO

[@billmurray8078]

Thanks alot for your comments and thougtfulness, means alot to me. l appreciate you love and undying support.

[@kathyellis2350]

He is so grand. My hat is off to you dear Bill Murray. My bow is deep. To your humanness. And loving quirkiness.

[@billmurray8078]

Thanks alot for your comments and thougtfulness, means alot to me. l appreciate you love and undying support.💙

[@ravipeiris4388]

I was blown away on GroundHog Day. I was speechless when I saw Lost in Translation - he should have won the Oscar for that. His acting range makes me envious of his talent.

[@frankieb9444]

If you have never watched a video breaking down how long his character was in a time loop I would recommend it, it adds a bit more perspective to his character development.

[@RonGee]

Groundhog Day remains my all time favorite movie. It was the very first DVD I ever bought. I could watch that movie over & over.

[@Picnicl]

Groundhog Day is basically a mainstream It's A Wonderful Life rural version of Scrooged. Scrooged should be regarded as the more important film but rural fantasy tends to be appreciated by more people than urban fantasy.

[@its_me_dave]

Never liked any of his films... But I really love Bill Murray 👍

[@RonGee]

@@Picnicl Bill Murray is much funnier than Jimmy Stewart.

[@stephaniejaniczekssmugglerscan]

I’m the youngest of nine. I’ve always had him figured out. I adore him. Big Catholic family’s RULE

[@timothywilliams1359]

I'm the sixth of 10. Amd my wife and I have nine. You are right. It is a blast.

[@billmurray8078]

Thanks alot for your comments and thougtfulness, means alot to me. l appreciate you love and undying support.💙

[@davidarbuckle7236]

That is a side of Bill Murray I had not seen. Wow. Really touching.

[@MakeULol]

Most sincere I've ever seen Bill

[@joekurtz8303]

Humble,actor, comedian,loyal sport fan ,Golfer, can't be all that bad. To more entertainment for us to enjoy

[@HEAVYHONEY1]

he literally helped to sculpt my soul. Love you always Little Murry :))))))

[@beawinna9878]

What a sweet man, love- that's what we come with and what we go with...

[@davidaucoin7280]

I love Bill Murray! This was a heartwarming speech. I think his best movies are Ghostbusters, St Vincent, and Groundhog Day.... although he is GREAT in everything he does!

[@Nicesmile13]

If you have a good morning, you’ll probably have a good afternoon! Beautiful!

[@mark11967AD]

You know this is a great speech about humble beginnings and thriving on the generosity and love of others. And Bill Murray is a great guy. But he’s also becoming a relic. Today we are about money. Period. Computers and algorithms are sterilizing us. It’s sad.

[@mrabrasive51]

So he's got that going for him!..which is nice!.

[@wildman2012]

Very gracious. Congrats, Bill Murray!

[@joe-vz6hx]

what a classic Bill Murray speech; I expected nothing less. I'd give a month's pay to be one of those nobodies who just happens to bump into him when he appears unexpectedly as he's famous for. thanks Bill for your body of work, Meatballs above all, IMO the Bill Murrayest of Bill Murray films (Groundhog Day a close second).......gnight Mickey and remember, it just doesn't matter

[@arip9234]

This man is all ❤️

[@colinwilliams553]

BILL MURRAY is an American Treasure and knowing him,he'll probably hate being called that but he is.His laid back comedic additude is 100%REAL.I've been a fan of his for years and he truly deserves the mark Twain award even though he says he Dreads getting one now that's real nothing fake about that.

[@RageONTv]

He thanked his older brother and mentioned Harold Ramis . 😀

[@mikeaustin4138]

My favorite SNL alumnus. No one else comes close. This speech shows why.

[@lixibao]

"If you have a good morning, you're probably gonna have a good afternoon."

[@thebutcher5032]

It's like the ending of scrooged. I felt better after hearing both

[@timager3316]

What a lovely warm honest humble funny talented man god bless you 👏👏👏👏

[@cjmommy3638]

My all time favorite actor.

[@pc2726]

same

[@mck2021]

Love you Bill Murray.

[@swesleyc7]

"I do not trust the media to report the score accurately." ... we feel you, Bill.

[@swesleyc7]

@Oliver Sanford Obviously. Also, you meant sardonic. Need to Google it? Do.

[@browsertab]

This speech is reminiscent of the phenomenal last scene in Scrooged.

[@pc2726]

was looking for this comment, legend.

[@ambassador8524]

Lol at guy in front row with his cell phone out, instead of actually holding the trophy for himself.

[@jc6594]

Happy 70th Birthday Bill Murray

[@2007KB]

Just love you Bill, Congratulations!

[@jordanriananderson1721]

The greatest thing about ghostbusters

[@Knight3434]

That is the constitution brother. Freedom of speech and so on. Hell yeah.

[@cassieluv7869]

He is a Legend 👏🏿

[@bartelj7382]

You expect bill to be like that bless him

Thanks Brian.

[@bluepandaman]

3:10 hearing him talk about DC makes me miss living in that area. I used to go to the National Mall every weekend for years. But.. then I remember the insane cost of living and awful traffic.

[@Gladedancer]

A true legend!

[@billmurray8078]

Thanks alot for your comments and thougtfulness, means alot to me. l appreciate you love and undying support.

[@Gladedancer]

@@billmurray8078 I am going to just believe you are the genuine gentleman, the genius himself, the one and only, the Mr. Bill Murray

[@billmurray8078]

@@Gladedancer 😉😉

[@John-hj2mv]

I agree Bill. Being born in and living in America is the biggest break in the history of big breaks.

[@nodivisionjustunity4364]

Wait! What !? I'm a huge Bill Murray fan ? How am I just finding out about his Mark Twain?

[@drtoboggan7469]

Well apparently your not...that big...of a Murray fan.

[@omgwth7567]

I remember this man in A Little Shop of Herror. 😉👍

[@davidward3394]

Bill is an existential genius.

[@kendgabe822]

I looooooveeeeeee BILL MUTHAF’N MURRAY!!!!

[@gwgwgwgw1854]

There is Love.

[@BluntlyBlondie]

A national treasure. He spoke of nothing political.

[@billmurray8078]

Thanks alot for your comments and thougtfulness, means alot to me. l appreciate you love and undying support.

[@alexoh9671]

He spoke about the Cubs so that is deeply political 😂😂

[@CBDM777]

Legend

[@johnmunro4952]

From about 3.50 it turns into the speech at the end of Scrooged.

[@nigelwhelan3357]

Brilliant!

[@LethalAtma]

0:47 cameraman got Busted

[@gaelkermarrec3472]

He's a great guy.

[@amandae3992]

I cannot understand how Will Farrell won this award years before Bill Murray?!? I hate Will Farrell but I understand his comedic genius, however Bill was a legend and he paved the way for people like Will Farrell?

[@billmurray8078]

Thanks alot for your comments and thougtfulness, means alot to me. l appreciate you love and undying support.💙

[@TheShachattack13]

I’m a little surprised that bill Murray showed up. He doesn’t strike me as someone who cares about awards or honors

[@kawasakiwhiptwo5821]

It's more of a genuine "thank you" from him as opposed to a "look at me" moment.

[@TheOriginalEdFry]

I thought this was the Bill Eddie Murphy was talking about and I got really worried 👀

[@furthurondown]

you need to watch Raw

[@cipher88101]

Why would you be worried?

[@santyclause8034]

An unpaid Bill? Take it up with teh Union.

[@slyguythreeonetwonine3172]

Damn it Bill. Stop aging! You are dragging me with you!😂

[@jordanriananderson1721]

Cat and dog living together mass hysteria

[@youtubestealspoorpeoplespr2105]

The Kennedy center should get the award for rescinding the award from bill Cosby in 2018. Or for giving him the award in 2009. Both super funny

[@johnj.todora4128]

Perfect

[@mikeandjuliecarson5067]

What an icon. In a class by himself.

[@billmurray8078]

Thanks alot for your comments and thougtfulness, means alot to me. l appreciate you love and undying support.

[@mikeandjuliecarson5067]

Thank you for your humor. Please be well!

[@billmurray8078]

@@mikeandjuliecarson5067 How long have you been a fan of my work? I know I'm not perfect. I have flaws so feel free to speak

[@mikeandjuliecarson5067]

@@billmurray8078 for decades. I had a crush on you! I'm hoping it's actually you that I'm chatting with. Can you offer any suggestions about the groundhog in my yard? I named him Scooter.

[@billmurray8078]

@@mikeandjuliecarson5067 your kind words warm my heart. As you must already know, Privacy is very important to me. I hope I can trust you with my privacy and I hope you can keep our conversation discreet.

[@roms9553]

Damn, this speech hits different after the pandemic

[@sle2979]

He was my favorite Ghostbuster

[@davidhutchinson7888]

Yes it's true. This man has no dick.

[@classicmovie1145]

This is much better than Oscar

[@Krb1986]

👑 of 👑's ♾️ #WITH #ME

[@monikaszymanowska5142]

I desire him since "Lost in Translation" but at 57 I am too old for him:-(

[@ambercruse278]

The coolest 💕

[@svaught1]

❤ Bill Murray

[@vikkorheel9966]

My man❤️💯

[@willtheangrydudeist9120]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@williambonson6846]

My enduring dream, Is to attend a celebrity golf tournament that Bill is attending, To see him walking up the fairway close enough for me to shout " Phil !.. Phil !!. He looks at me with a perplexed scowl. I say" Don't tell me you don't remember me because I sure as heck-fire remember you!". Bill, alert to the bit, then say's" Ned Ryerson?". The whole gallery, on cue, shouts " BING".

[@MakeSomeNoisePlaylists]

he is the ONLY ONE

[@joeylandis8735]

Bill Murray is GOAT

[@HealingMusiciansLaunchcast]

It takes more intelligence than people realize to be truly funny. That’s also why none of the current late night talk show hosts are funny.

[@sterlingpless4335]

His son is coach at Louisville

[@DETROIT1948]

Go Cubs!

[@larrypahl5756]

@4:00 Buoyancy is a Grace of Christ’s Presence.

[@carpecervisiam9366]

"I come from Ilinois" much clapping. Ï come from a uterus", not so much

[@ambassador8524]

Carpe cervisiam Sigh

[@michaelmcdonald8452]

What?

[@josc5086]

i fucking love bill murray

[@rekonzuken1]

man i last saw him in zombieland glad he survived that..

[@yuljohnson6838]

"Bite your head off man"

[@katiearpino1142]

Legend FACT

[@billmurray8078]

Thanks alot for your comments and thougtfulness, means alot to me. l appreciate you love and undying support.💙

[@cp1048]

Kingpin and what about Bob are two of my favorite comedies. Ernie McCracke is also one of the biggest a-hole's in comedy history 😂

[@ghostrider2664]

To be really funny.....u have to be able to feel the pain. The torture. And the crushing sadness of being human. And having to know about impermanence. That it's all a zero sum game, in the end. It makes slipping on the banana peel so much funnier.

[@kerricorser4562]

Sweetheart

[@aliciashear5692]

I'm a cat-holic too!! Omg

[@jordanriananderson1721]

Go Pete

[@karinwempe8174]

i never could understand why they essentially blackballed Robin Williams-

[@breathize]

What a mensch!

[@youtubestealspoorpeoplespr2105]

They don’t need to be alive, a lot of the recipients are either dead or the career is dead (pause for light laughter). But if we’re considering the list of talented comedians to have won this under appreciated piece of ironic rabbit turds... there are a few notable funny people (by modern standards anyway), I believe who are disgustingly overlooked. The list of past recipients is kinda like reading a Mark Twain novel. It’s funny, and fun, but you don’t want to read out loud to your friends with any kind of sincerity. Rather, consider this insanely comprehensive list of funnier people... Robin Williams, Andy Kaufman, Martin short, Chris rock, Phil Hartman, Steve carrel, Christopher guest, Dana carvey, Will forte, Robert Smigel, Amy (Schumer or Poehler) Dan aykroyd, Seth macfarlane Kristen wiig, John Stewart, Chevy chase, Catherine O’Hara Norm Macdonald, Jan hooks, Fred armisen, Seth rogen (not Joe!) Conan O’Brien, John candy, John Cleese, John belushi, John Hughes, Jack black, Johan Hill, Stephen Colbert, Sarah Silverman, Adam Sandler, Tim and Eric (sorry, gotta be dual recipients), Craig Ferguson, Peter sellers, John mulaney, Vince Vaughn, Dennis Miller, David Wain, Mitch hedberg, Adam McKay, Bill Hader, Bill burr, Gilda Radner, Rob Reiner, John Goodman, Kyle Mooney, Owen Wilson, Damon wayans, Alec Baldwin, Mike Myers, Oh, and... Jim fucking Carrey, Mel fucking brooks, Lenny Fucking Bruce, And Chris fucking Farley!! So anyway, I’ve got it for the next 50-60 years or so. Let Mark RIP, and I’ll pick the funniest and most deserving funny person (dead or alive) for just a little while. The fact Jay Leno has the award at all, let alone got it three years before Dave... and no offense to great comedy performers like Ferrell or Elaine from Seinfeld, but, wait! Larry fucking David and Jerry fucking Seinfeld! And why not... Lucille ball and Lou Costello? Jerry fucking Lewis?! No!!! Wait!! Jesus Christ... Woody Allen Give it to him next year or lose any sense of relevance. I mean good job with Bill and Steve and George... but Tina Fey before any of the aforementioned (did Lorne blow Huckleberry Finn or something?). And I love Tina. But here are five other women who aren’t on the list but I’m just thinking of now - maya rudolph, molly Shannon, Kate McKinnon, Ana gasteyer, Jane Curtin who ate at least just as funny. You give the award to Ellen but not to spade? Bill Cosby but not Louis CK? Might as well call it the Kennedy center Andy dick or Jeanene Garofalo awards...

[@flnthrn2]

Zombies don't mess with other zombies.

[@cperezo4880]

Bill Fucking Murray!...

[@juniorberns]

No I didn't. Too late.

[@andymorphic67]

did bill murray write anything?

[@victorstyron5211]

Anyone else watch this in hopes of seeing H.S.T?