Patty Duke - 'But the best words I ever learned, were hello, enthusiasm and thank you', Emmy Award acceptance - 1970

7 June 1970, Los Angeles, California, USA

Duke was the first actress to win for a telemovie role. She was criticised at the time for being on drugs for this speech. She later spoke of battling a bipolar disorder.

Thank you

Thank you.

Thank you Mr Evans?

I know your over there somewhere.

You, mom, Happy birthday.

I've also been taught not to say thank you for too long.

But the best words I ever learned, were hello, enthusiasm and thank you.