Without their love and support I could not have achieved this milestone.

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If I could go back in time, I would tell my younger self that love is not going to come in the package that you're expecting.

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And two recipients who were unable to be here, but who we love, I want to make sure to acknowledge: Meryl Streep and Harper Lee could not be here today, but they will be receiving their awards as well.

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