How I taught myself to be more courageous | Magda Szubanski | TEDxSydney

In this powerful talk, celebrated Australian author and actress Magda Szubanski uses lessons from her Nazi-fighting family to explore where courage originates. She asks if there is such thing as intergenerational courage, and if so, did it help her to help win a 21st-century civil rights battle? Magda Szubanski is an Australian actress best known for her portrayal of Mrs Hoggett in the film Babe and its sequel Babe: Pig in the City. She also created Sharon Strzelecki from blockbuster sitcom Kath & Kim, the most successful comedy in Australian television history. Other film credits include The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course, alongside the Steve Irwin and The Golden Compass, with Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig.
One of Australia’s most loved entertainers for more three decades, Magda had a crucial role in the complex and challenging 2017 Same-Sex Marriage Survey. Her efforts were critical to the Yes vote’s win. She was named the Most Talked About Person of 2017 and is considered one of the 2018 Game Changers by Vogue Australia. She was awarded the 2017 Voltaire Award for free speech.
She is also a best-selling award-winning author, following the release of her acclaimed memoir Reckoning. She is currently working on a book about the Same Sex Marriage campaign that draws on themes of intergenerational courage. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@zin-vadar8571]

How didn't she cry in this??? She has me crying like a baby omg

[@bradyryan5105]

Magda is stronger, and braver, than she gives herself credit for.

[@MaeBone]

Magda you are braver than you give yourself credit for. Thank you for sharing your story, I pray you find peace and personal happiness.

[@73mail]

An amazing person and so wise. I had no idea who she really is but had enjoyed her work. I'm so glad I found this and have an massive admiration for her.

[@fyiaustralia9686]

I've just finished reading Reckoning. It is a really beautiful, heart-wrenching and soulful story of Magda's discovery of herself and her father. Thanks for sharing yourself and showing the light for others, Magda.

[@bradyryan5105]

Do you highly recommend it ?

[@nadiafedorenko491]

To thyself be true! Thank you for sharing your story and for giving us the confidence to be our own kind of "courageous". The truth will always reveal itself so if we are living a lie and not being true to our soul's purpose it will keep haunting us until we do. Our bodies and minds that coexist will never be at peace until then. You can't force a rose to be a lily. Full marks Magda. Go Girl! May the rest of your soul's journey be filled with peace and love. xo :-)

[@mipoorboy1478]

I looked up Magda bc I have been watching and enjoying her performance as Sharon in Katy and Kim. Her role is so brilliant and though it is an over the top comedy, she adds an honest and beautiful vulnerability to character-one that we can all connect too. The more I learn about her, the more I have love her!!! Thanks for sharing such an awesome character with me and a moving and motivational story!!!!

[@bradyryan5105]

That and Mrs Hoggett in the Babe movies are her best roles

[@maryhaynes3364]

@@bradyryan5105 For me her best role is the grumpy rancher In the Crocidile Hunter COllision course

[@simonburke8341]

I just watched this with anxiety, fear and the same nervousness that you started with in your speech. You have put into words that so many LGBTQI individuals feel! Thank you for the wonderful bravery you have given us, and thank you for the opportunity your selflessness has given others!! ❤️

[@JulieDeuxFois]

Sharon always dreamed of becoming a motivational speaker! Good gahl Sharon!

[@seedhillbruisermusic7939]

I first discovered Magda on Farscape as Furlow. I thought she was an amazing character and my favourite from the show, didn't expect to see her again and then Kath and Kim happened and I almost couldn't believe it was the same actress. She's great. Love her to bits.

[@bradyryan5105]

Magda is awesome. The first thing I ever seen her in was the movie Babe. She was perfect as Esme Hoggett

[@FilleDesSoucoupesVolantes]

How touching :). An inspiring talk and a fabulous orator.

[@jenniferh3827]

I love Magda! This was fantastic to watch, having nearly finished her book, 'Reckoning'

[@bradyryan5105]

I may buy her book Reckoning. I have always thought Magda is a fantastic actress, but never thought she was this great of a motivational speaker. Magda is brilliant

[@nahelialefevre8747]

Love you Magda!!!!

[@bevcd3625]

Magda you are awe inspiring. Bravo 👏 👍✌️

[@joannahodge3557]

Love you Magda, deep thanks xx

[@travismo]

She is AWESOME!

[@markinpdx7345]

Such a wonderful talk! Thank you

[@ilovelowe]

Thank you Magda

[@lookingupwithwonder]

MAGDA YOU LEGEND!!!!

[@tangiszang2439]

Damn that worrier gene 😳 loved this talk and love you Magda!

[@JoaquinCorreaDrums]

I love her so much!!!😍🥰🤗😘😘😘

[@karadanvers6136]

love her on Kath & KIm, I am just discovering Fast Foward too :) and when Heath Ledger kissed her lol :)

[@bradyryan5105]

Lol yes!

[@SwaggieVortex733]

I can see that it's Esme Hoggett being awesome

[@bradyryan5105]

That's what I was thinking. Indeed one of her best roles

[@speedracer2008]

Miss Viola in Happy Feet

[@phil4977]

Look at the size of it. Inspirational

[@lmadigan1971]

one word donut king

[@spencergoldfinch]

Hi Sharon

[@tomdonaldson6948]

XxX WishMoney Hi mrs D

[@Carmen24860]

Two years in and she’s proven to be really quite hate filled. Why can’t she find someone to love her?

[@BrendanMurrayJubana]

Is this the same woman who bagged out another woman’s looks and own choices?

[@Gazza-bs9pu]

She Conned Jenny Craig out of money.

[@booyayabam3333]

Ur ma grandads cousin am shure

[@nordineelbarkaoui9613]

First

[@ozskipper]

By courageous, does she mean how she taught herself be to more judgmental and toxic?

[@lmadigan1971]

Dont know much about her and dont want to

[@karadanvers6136]

your loss

[@noneedtoknow6098]

NO male of any species would entertain something that resembled a dropped pie.

[@Harlan1973]

Noneed Toknow60 there are more men in that audience listening to her that would ever pay attention to you in your entire useless life.

[@whatamachine89]

Amazing that you value a person's worth based on their shell

[@noneedtoknow6098]

@@whatamachine89 not only the shell but rotten to the core the shell reflects the core silly.

[@whatamachine89]

@@noneedtoknow6098 How so? Please elaborate.

[@FilleDesSoucoupesVolantes]

A shallow statement indeed. One can tell a lot about about someone by what they choose to see in a person. And one can never expect to have a deep relationship with a shallow person. You have my complete pity.

[@springfield8735]

STOP EATING JUNK FOOD.