"I feel incredibly grateful for this kind attention, but to be clear, I also am quite humbled. I'm in a room of actors, many of whom are here because they've been nominated to receive a prize for their amazing work, while I'm here to receive a prize for being alive."
"I was not an overnight success. I struggled for about 15 years going from acting job to carpentry and back to acting, until I finally got a part in a wildly successful film. None of this happened on my own. Thank you, George Lucas. Thank you, Steven Spielberg."
"There were two other people who had a hand in guiding me through hard times. Fred Roos, casting director and producer for Francis Ford Coppola. And my manager for 30 years, Pat McQueeney. They were both incredibly persistent, and they supported me at a time when I really needed it. I would not be here without them."
Harrison Ford, 83, accepted a lifetime achievement award at the Actor Awards, presented by Woody Harrelson. Ford joked that the honor arrived early in his career, as he continues working as an actor. He expressed gratitude while acknowledging the unusual nature of receiving such recognition for longevity rather than a specific achievement. Ford reflected on his 15-year struggle before breakthrough success, crediting George Lucas and Steven Spielberg for pivotal opportunities. He also honored Fred Roos and Pat McQueeney, his 30-year manager, for their persistent support during difficult periods, noting their absence but feeling their presence at the ceremony.
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