Sheryl Lee Ralph accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series award for "Abbott Elementary" on stage during the 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on September 12, 2022. But occasionally, I witness an acceptance speech that takes my breath away. Here are five lessons from some of my favorite acceptance speeches that you can adopt to become a riveting public speaker. Lesson 1: Surprise us like Sheryl Lee RalphThere's an old public speaking adage: "Tell them what you are going to tell them. Watch Sheryl Lee Ralph deliver her 2022 Emmys acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actress in "Abbott Elementary."

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