We did two films together and it was one of the greatest experiences of my life.
Maybe theres time for one more?
saidMartin Scorsese, turning toDaniel Day-Lewisafter the actor lovingly introduced him at theNational Board of Reviewawards gala.
Martin Scorsese and Daniel Day-Lewis at the National Board of Review GalaGetty Images
Winners were announced in early December.
And he clarified for me what it is that one must ask of oneself to work in faith.
Scorsese said receiving this honor, presented by Daniel, is an honor in itself.
I have to mention a few names tonight.
Ive attended many of these, but never come close to being up here talking.
Talk about full circle.
Twenty years ago, I received a Breakthrough Award from this august body.
I can look at these bookends of two decades and say, Okay, I did something.
Its an amazing gift.
Bradley, my agents have strict instructions now to contact your team, she said.
I said, You dont want this.'
He called Parkinsons Disease a gift a gift that keeps on taking.
And somehow [it] happened, he said.
And, in a way, Parkinsons is much more important.
It opened my eyes in ways that I didnt expect.
You responded to what life threw at you.
Youve changed my life, said Guggenheim.
