Michael Honoured As ‘Pop Artist of the Millennium’

Last night a very happy and smiling Michael, was honoured as ‘pop artist of the millennium’ at the Bambi gala in Berlin.

Michael said; “Berlin, ich liebe dich” (“Berlin, I love you”), to the crowd of hundreds of invited guests after he received the special Bambi award, which is sculpted in the shape of a deer.

As he took the award from three-times Wimbledon champion Boris Becker, Michael showed his appreciation of Berlin by saying; “A city so full of energy – it’s very special to me.”

Michael then urged the children of Germany to; “Work for your dreams, work for your ideals,” in his acceptance speech.

The annual Bambi awards are organised by German publisher Burda.

Michael stopped to wave at a crowd of fans shouting “Michael”, as he walked down the red carpet into the awards ceremony. He looked very smart wearing a black, rhinestone adorned black jacket, with startling red lined cuffs and black pants.

Here is Michael’s complete speech for you to read and enjoy;

“Thank you… Thank you… Thank you very much, (towards Boris Becker) How are you? (Boris Becker: I’m well).

Thank you so much for the nice words.

Oh boy. (Michael takes reading glasses out of his pocket) I’m sorry, I have to wear these reading glasses. Here we go.

Dear Dr. Burda, dear Dr. Turnhofer, ladies and gentlemen. I have wonderful memories of my visits to Germany. Coming back to Berlin… Berlin, a city so full of energy – it’s very special to me. Berlin, ich liebe dich! (German for – Berlin, I love you!)

September 11th has changed our world. Not long ago the Berlin wall came down. But recently new walls have been built. In 1989, people in Germany said: “Wir sind ein Volk.” (German for – We are one nation.)

We are Germans, we are Armenians, French, Italian, Russian, American, Asian, African… many other nationalities. We are Christians, Jewish, Muslim and Hindu. We are black, we are white. We are a community of some many differences, so complex and yet so simple. We do not need to have war!!!

And to the children of Germany I want to say this: We need you! The world needs you! Please go for your dreams. Whatever your ideals… you can become whatever you want to become. Become an astronaut or famous scientist, famous doctors. And of course become an artist… (Michael grins) … and maybe you get a Bambi award like me.

I want you to know that I love Germany and that you have a very special place in my heart. I love you so much … really!

Always appreciate the gift of life. Be happy and have fun.

I love you.”

The German people truly welcomed Michael to their country as he received a standing ovation as he walked on to the stage to accept the Bambi award and another standing ovation after Michael’s heartfelt speech.

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