"I'd like to thank you all for being here." I nodded to the huge crowd of people standing in front of the podium. "I'd like to thank everyone who nominated me. And I'd like to thank whoever chose these curtains, because they're teal, my favourite colour." A mutter arose, sounding vaguely like 'Yeah, you're welcome.' 

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       “I'm sure you're all wondering, how'd she get here? On this stage, today? If not, you still came, so I think it's only fair for y'all to hear how this," I gestured around me. "Came to be. So listen up, and perk up your ears. It's time to hear my origin story. It all began with a camera...and a dark night..."