Best Pow! moment at this year's Oscars (okay...the ONLY Pow! moment) was when Jon Stewart took matters into his own hands and called singer/songwriter Marketa Irglova (below) back to the stage so that she could actually deliver a "Thank You" speech.
As the Awards are wont to do whenever a second person's about to speak, the volume was cut off after her life and artistic partner Glen Hansard finished, leaving her awkwardly standing at the mic, speaking into silence.
But for whatever reason-- Marketa's quaintness, the refreshing non-Hollywood attitude--Stewart broke with tradition, and unprecedentedly gave her the floor for a second chance...and a well-deserved ovation.
Once again comes this lesson from Surprise Central: small things can deliver big impact. And in a night of "knew it all along" winners, this unexpected moment was one to treasure. For the record, Marketa's speech:
Hi everyone. I just want to thank you so much.
This is such a big deal, not only for us, but for all other independent musicians and artists that spend most of their time struggling.
This - the fact that we're standing here tonight, the fact that we're able to hold this - it's just to prove, no matter how far out your dreams are, it's possible.
And, you know, fair play to those who dare to dream and don't give up.
And this song was written from a perspective of hope and hope, and the end of the day, connects us all, no matter how different we are.
