Ok, this is not any special travel report but I feel it deserves its place here. Tonight I went to the 2006 GLAAD media award ceremony for New York City held at the Marriott Grand Marquis. Among those honored were Ang Lee for 'Brokeback Mountain'. Now I have been a big fan of Ang and his work since 'The Wedding Banquet'. He actually gave a very moving acceptance speech tonight. He said that this was his last award for Brokeback and he was so glad it was from GLAAD since GLAAD had honored him twelve years ago for 'The Wedding Banquet' and this meant a lot for him. He did mention the picture missed a big award (he was referring to the Oscar) and he said it wasn't a big deal (jokingly of course). The award was handed out to him by Michael Douglas.
There were many people that approached him afterwards but I managed to cut the line and stand next to him quickly thanks to my friend who worked for the platinum sponsor Absolut Vodka. I chatted with Ang and his wife in Mandarin briefly and I told him how much I admired his work (I even trembled a bit like a little girl - couldn't help containing my excitement!). I even got to talk to the comedian Bruce Vilanch who hosted the event. He was hilarious!
I've not had this much fun in a while!
