20 Iconic Award Show Speeches That Will Inspire You

During his acceptance speech for album of the year, Bruno Mars emphasized the possibilities of how music can bring people together — something he says he strives for in his own music:

"I remember seeing it firsthand: people dancing that had never met each other from two sides of the globe, dancing with each other. All I wanted to do with this album was that. Those songs are written with nothing but joy and for one reason and one reason only, and that's love."