麦当娜致敬Micheal演讲稿全文中英对照
MichelleO精选ma美国第一夫人演讲
M i c h e l l e O精选m a美国第一夫人演讲Ting Bao was revised on January 6, 20021米歇尔?奥巴马演讲稿英文全文美国第一夫人米歇尔?奥巴马在9月4日民主党全国代表大会上发表演讲，以下是演讲稿的英文全文。
First Lady Michelle Obama:Thank you so much, Elaine…we are so grateful for your family’s service and sacrifice…and we will always have your back.Over the past few years as First Lady, I have had the extraordinary privilege of traveling all across this country.And everywhere I’ve gone, in the people I’ve met, and the stories I’ve heard, I have seen the very best of the American spirit.I have seen it in the incredible kindness and warmth that people have shown me and my family, especially our girls.I’ve seen it in teachers in a near-bankrupt school district who vowed to keep teaching without pay.I’ve seen it in people who become heroes at a moment’s notice,diving into harm’s way to save others…flying across the country to put out a fire…driving for hours to bail out a flooded town.And I’ve seen it in our men and women in uniform and our proud military families…in wounded warriors who tell me they’re not just going to walk again, they’re going to run, and they’re going to run marathons…in the young man blinded by a bomb in Afghanistan who said, simply, “…I’d give my eyes 100 times again to have the chance todo what I have done and what I can still do.”Every day, the people I meet inspire me…every day, they make me proud…every day they remind me how blessed we are to live in the greatest nation on earth.Serving as your First Lady is an honor and a privilege…but back when we first came together four years ago, I still had some concernsabout this journey we’d begun.While I believed deeply in my husband’s vision for this country…and I was certain he would make an extraordinary President…like anymother, I was worried about what it would mean for our girls if he got that chance.How would we keep them grounded under the glare of the national spotlightHow would they feel being uprooted from their school, their friends, and the only home they’d ever knownOur life before moving to Washington was filled with simple joys…Saturdays at soccer games, Sundays at grandma’s house…and a date night for Barack and me was either dinner or a movie, because as an exhausted mom, I couldn’t stay awake for both.And the truth is, I loved the life we had built for our girls (I)deeply loved the man I had built that life with…and I didn’t want that to change if he became President.I loved Barack just the way he was.You see, even though back then Barack was Senator and a presidential candidate…to me, he was still the guy who’d picked me up for our dates in a car that was so rusted out, I could actually see the pavement going by through a hole in the passenger side door…he was the guy whose proudest possession was a coffee table he’d found in a dumpster, and whose only pair of decent shoes was half a size too small.But when Barack started telling me about his family that’s when I knew I had found a kindred spirit, someone whose values and upbringing were so much like mine.You see, Barack and I were both raised by families who didn’t have much in the way of money or material possessions but who had given us something far more valuable their unconditional love, their unflinching sacrifice, and the chance to go places they had never imagined for themselves.My father was a pump operator at the city water plant, and he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis when my brother and I were young.And even as a kid, I knew there were plenty of days when he was in pain…I knew there were plenty of mornings when it was a struggle for him to simply get out of bed.But every morning, I watched my father wake up with a smile, grab his walker, prop himself up against the bathroom sink, and slowly shave and button his uniform.And when he returned home after a long day’s work, my brother and I would stand at the top of the stairs to our little apartment, patiently waiting to greet him…watching as he reached down to lift one leg, and then the other, to slowly climb his way into our arms.But despite these challenges, my dad hardly ever missed a day of work…he and my mom were determined to give me and my brother thekind of education they could only dream of.And when my brother and I finally made it to college, nearly all of our tuition came from student loans and grants.But my dad still had to pay a tiny portion of that tuition himself.And every semester, he was determined to pay that bill right on time, even taking out loans when he fell short.He was so proud to be sending his kids to college…and he made surewe never missed a registration deadline because his check was late.You see, for my dad, that’s what it meant to be a man.Like so many of us, that was the measure of his success in life being able to earn a decent living that allowed him to support his family.And as I got to know Barack, I realized that even though he’d grown up all the way across the country, he’d been brought up just like me.Barack was raised by a single mother who struggled to pay the bills, and by grandparents who stepped in when she needed help.Barack’s grandmother started out as a secretary at a community bank…and she moved quickly up the ranks…but like so many women, she hit a glass ceiling.And for years, men no more qualified than she was men she hadactually trained were promoted up the ladder ahead of her, earning more and more money while Barack’s family continued to scrape by.But day after day, she kept on waking up at dawn to catch the bus…arriving at work before anyone else…giving her best withoutcomplaint or regret.And she would often tell Barack, “So long as you kids do well, Bar, that’s all that really matters.”Like so many American families, our families weren’t asking for much.They didn’t begrudge anyone else’s success or care that others had much more than they did…in fact, they admired it.They simply believed in that fundamental American promise that, evenif you don’t start out with much, if you work hard and do what you’re supposed to do, then you should be able to build a decent life for yourself and an even better life for your kids and grandkids.That’s how they raised us…that’s what we learned from their example.We learned about dignity and decency that how hard you work matters more than how much you make…that helping others means more than just getting ahead yourself.We learned about honesty and integrity that the truth matters…that you don’t take shortcuts or play by your own set of rules…and success doesn’t count unless you earn it fair and square.We learned about gratitude and humility that so many people had a hand in our success, from the teachers who inspired us to thejanitors who kept our school clean…and we were taught to value everyone’s contribution and treat everyone with respect.Those are the values Barack and I and so many of you are trying to pass on to our own children.That’s who we are.And standing before you four years ago, I knew that I didn’t want any of that to change if Barack became President.Well, today, after so many struggles and triumphs and moments that have tested my husband in ways I never could have imagined, I have seen firsthand that being president doesn’t change who you are it reveals who you are.You see, I’ve gotten to see up close and personal what being president really looks like.And I’ve seen how the issues that come across a President’s desk are always the hard ones the problems where no amount of data or numbers will get you to the right answer…the judgment calls where the stakes are so high, and there is no margin for error.And as President, you can get all kinds of advice from all kinds of people.But at the end of the day, when it comes time to make that decision, as President, all you have to guide you are your values, and your vision, and the life experiences that make you who you are.So when it comes to rebuilding our economy, Barack is thinking about folks like my dad and like his grandmother.He’s thinking about the pride that comes from a hard day’s work.That’s why he signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act to help women get equal pay for equal work.That’s why he cut taxes for working families and small businesses and fought to get the auto industry back on its feet.That’s how he brought our economy from the brink of collapse to creating jobs again jobs you can raise a family on, good jobs right here in the United States of America.When it comes to the health of our families, Barack refused to listen to all those folks who told him to leave health reform for another day, another president.He didn’t care whether it was the easy thing to do politicallythat’s not how he was raised he cared that it was the right thing to do.He did it because he believes that here in America, our grandparents should be able to afford their medicine…our kids should be able to see a doctor when they’re sick…and no one in this country should ever go broke because of an accident or illness.And he believes that women are more than capable of making our own choices about our bodies and our health care…that’s what my husband stands for.When it comes to giving our kids the education they deserve, Barack knows that like me and like so many of you, he never could’ve attended college without financial aid.And believe it or not, when we were first married, our combined monthly student loan bills were actually higher than our mortgage.We were so young, so in love, and so in debt.That’s why Barack has fought so hard to increase student aid and keep interest rates down, because he wants every young person tofulfill their promise and be able to attend college without a mountain of debt.So in the end, for Barack, these issues aren’t political they’re personal.Because Barack knows what it means when a family struggles.He knows what it means to want something more for your kids and grandkids.Barack knows the American Dream because he’s lived it…and he wants everyone in this country to have that same opportunity, no matter who we are, or where we’re from, or what we look like, or who we love.And he believes that when you’ve worked hard, and done well, and walked through that doorway of opportunity…you do not slam it shut behind you…you reach back, and you give other folks the same chances that helped you succeed.So when people ask me whether being in the White House has changed my husband, I can honestly say that when it comes to his character, and his convictions, and his heart, Barack Obama is still the same man I fell in love with all those years ago.He’s the same man who started his career by turning down high paying jobs and instead working in struggling neighborhoods where a steel plant had shut down, fighting to rebuild those communities and getfolks back to work…because for Barack, success isn’t about how much money you make, it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.He’s the same man who, when our girls were first born, would anxiously check their cribs every few minutes to ensure they werestill breathing, proudly showing them off to everyone we knew.That’s the man who sits down with me and our girls for dinner nearly every night, patiently answering their questions about issues in the news, and strategizing about middle school friendships.That’s the man I see in those quiet moments late at night, hunched over his desk, poring over the letters people have sent him.The letter from the father struggling to pay his bills…from the woman dying of cancer whose insurance company won’t cover her care…from the young person with so much promise but so few opportunities.I see the concern in his eyes…and I hear the determination in his voice as he tells me, “You won’t believe what these folks are going through, Michelle…it’s not right. We’ve got to keep working to fix this. We’ve got so much more to do.”I see how those stories our collection of struggles and hopes and dreams I see how that’s what drives Barack Obama every single day.And I didn’t think it was possible, but today, I love my husband even more than I did four years ago…even more than I did 23 years ago, when we first met.I love that he’s never forgotten how he started.I love that we can trust Barack to do what he says he’s going to do, even when it’s hard especially when it’s hard.I love that for Barack, there is no such thing as “us” and “them”he doesn’t care whether you’re a Democrat, a Republican, or none of the above…he knows that we all love our country…and he’s always ready to listen to good ideas…he’s always looking for the very best in everyone he meets.And I love that even in the toughest moments, when we’re all sweating it when we’re worried that the bill won’t pass, and it seems like all is lost Barack never lets himself get distracted by the chatter and the noise.Just like his grandmother, he just keeps getting up and moving forward…with patience and wisdom, and courage and grace.And he reminds me that we are playing a long game here…and that change is hard, and change is slow, and it never happens all at once.But eventually we get there, we always do.We get there because of folks like my Dad…folks like Barack’s grandmother…men and women who said to themselves, “I may not have a chance to fulfill my dreams, but maybe my children will…maybe my grandchildren will.”So many of us stand here tonight because of their sacrifice, and longing, and steadfast love…because time and again, they swallowed their fears and doubts and did what was hard.So today, when the challenges we face start to seem overwhelming or even impossible let us never forget that doing the impossible is the history of this nation…it’s who we are as Americans…it’s how this country was built.And if our parents and grandparents could toil and struggle for us…if they could raise beams of steel to the sky, send a man to the moon, and connect the world with the touch of a button…then surely we can keep on sacrificing and building for our own kids and grandkids.And if so many brave men and women could wear our country’s uniform and sacrifice their lives for our most fundamental rights…thensurely we can do our part as citizens of this great democracy to exercise those rights…surely, we can get to the polls and make our voices heard on Election Day.If farmers and blacksmiths could win independence from an empire…if immigrants could leave behind everything they knew for a better life on our shores…if women could be dragged to jail for seeking thevote…if a generation could defeat a depression, and define greatness for all time…if a young preacher could lift us to the mountaintop with his righteous dream…and if proud Americans can be who they are and boldly stand at the altar with who they love…then surely, surely we can give everyone in this country a fair chance at that great American Dream.Because in the end, more than anything else, that is the story ofthis country the story of unwavering hope grounded in unyielding struggle.That is what has made my story, and Barack’s story, and so many other American stories possible.And I say all of this tonight not just as First Lady…and not just as a wife.You see, at the end of the day, my most important title is still “mom-in-chief.”My daughters are still the heart of my heart and the center of my world.But today, I have none of those worries from four years ago about whether Barack and I were doing what’s best for our girls.Because today, I know from experience that if I truly want to leave a better world for my daughters, and all our sons and daughters…if wewant to give all our children a foundation for their dreams and opportunities worthy of their promise…if we want to give them that sense of limitless possibility that belief that here in America, there is always something better out there if you’re willing to work for it…then we must work like never before…and we must once again come together and stand together for the man we can trust to keep moving this great country forward…my husband, our President, President Barack Obama.Thank you, God bless you, and God bless America.Transcript: Michelle Obama\'s Convention SpeechSeptember 4,2012Thank you so much, Elaine...we are so grateful for your family\'s service andsacrifice...and we will always have your back.Over the past few years as First Lady, I have had the extraordinary privilege of travelingall across this country.And everywhere I\'ve gone, in the people I\'ve met, and the stories I\'ve heard, I have seen the very best of the American spirit.I have seen it in the incredible kindness and warmth that people have shown me and my family, especially our girls.I\'ve seen it in teachers in a near-bankrupt school district who vowed to keep teaching without pay.I\'ve seen it in people who become heroes at a moment\'s notice, diving into harm\'s way to save others...flying across the country to put out a fire...driving for hours to bail out a flooded town.And I\'ve seen it in our men and women in uniform and our proud military families...in wounded warriors who tell me they\'re not just going to walk again, they\'re going to run, and they\'re going to run marathons...in the young man blinded by a bomb in Afghanistan who said, simply, "...I\'d give my eyes 100 times again to have the chance to do what I havedone and what I can still do."Every day, the people I meet inspire me...every day, they make me proud...every day they remind me how blessed we are to live in the greatest nation on earth.Serving as your First Lady is an honor and a privilege...but back when we first cametogether four years ago, I still had some concerns about this journey we\'d begun.While I believed deeply in my husband\'s vision for this country...and I was certain hewould make an extraordinary President...like any mother, I was worried about what it would mean for our girls if he got that chance.How would we keep them grounded under the glare of the national spotlightPBS NewsHour/YouTubeFirst lady Michelle Obama addresses the DNC after being introduced by military mom Elaine Brye, from PBS NewsHour.How would they feel being uprooted from their school, their friends, and the only homethey\'d ever knownOur life before moving to Washington was filled with simple joys...Saturdays at soccer games, Sundays at grandma\'s house...and a date night for Barack and me was either dinner or a movie, because as an exhausted mom, I couldn\'t stay awake for both.And the truth is, I loved the life we had built for our girls...I deeply loved the man I had built that life with...and I didn\'t want that to change if he became President.I loved Barack just the way he was.You see, even though back then Barack was a Senator and a presidential candidate...to me, he was still the guy who\'d picked me up for our dates in a car that was so rusted out, I could actually see the pavement going by through a hole in the passenger side door...he was theguy whose proudest possession was a coffee table he\'d found in a dumpster, and whose only pair of decent shoes was half a size too small.But when Barack started telling me about his family – that\'s when I knew I had found a kindred spirit, someone whose values and upbringing were so much like mine.You see, Barack and I were both raised by families who didn\'t have much in the way of money or material possessions but who had given us something far more valuable – their unconditional love, their unflinching sacrifice, and the chance to go places they had never imagined for themselves.My father was a pump operator at the city water plant, and he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis when my brother and I were young.And even as a kid, I knew there were plenty of days when he was in pain...I knew there were plenty of mornings when it was a struggle for him to simply get out of bed.But every morning, I watched my father wake up with a smile, grab his walker, prop himselfup against the bathroom sink, and slowly shave and button his uniform.And when he returned home after a long day\'s work, my brother and I would stand at the topof the stairs to our little apartment, patiently waiting to greet him...watching as he reached down to lift one leg, and then the other, to slowly climb his way into our arms.But despite these challenges, my dad hardly ever missed a day of work...he and my mom were determined to give me and my brother the kind of education they could only dream of.And when my brother and I finally made it to college, nearly all of our tuition came from student loans and grants.But my dad still had to pay a tiny portion of that tuition himself.And every semester, he was determined to pay that bill right on time, even taking out loans when he fell short.He was so proud to be sending his kids to college...and he made sure we never missed a registration deadline because his check was late.You see, for my dad, that\'s what it meant to be a man.Like so many of us, that was the measure of his success in life – being able to earn a decent living that allowed him to support his family.And as I got to know Barack, I realized that even though he\'d grown up all the way across the country, he\'d been brought up just like me.Barack was raised by a single mother who struggled to pay the bills, and by grandparents who stepped in when she needed help.Barack\'s grandmother started out as a secretary at a community bank...and she moved quickly up the ranks...but like so many women, she hit a glass ceiling.And for years, men no more qualified than she was – men she had actually trained – were promoted up the ladder ahead of her, earning more and more money while Barack\'s family continued to scrape by.But day after day, she kept on waking up at dawn to catch the bus...arriving at work before anyone else...giving her best without complaint or regret.And she would often tell Barack, "So long as you kids do well, Bar, that\'s all that really matters."Like so many American families, our families weren\'t asking for much.They didn\'t begrudge anyone else\'s success or care that others had much more than they did...in fact, they admired it.They simply believed in that fundamental American promise that, even if you don\'t start out with much, if you work hard and do what you\'re supposed to do, then you should be able to build a decent life for yourself and an even better life for your kids and grandkids.That\'s how they raised us...that\'s what we learned from their example.We learned about dignity and decency – that how hard you work matters more than how much you make...that helping others means more than just getting ahead yourself.We learned about honesty and integrity – that the truth matters...that you don\'t take shortcuts or play by your own set of rules...and success doesn\'t count unless you earn it fair and square.We learned about gratitude and humility – that so many people had a hand in our success, from the teachers who inspired us to the janitors who kept our school clean...and we were taught to value everyone\'s contribution and treat everyone with respect.Those are the values Barack and I – and so many of you – are trying to pass on to our own children.That\'s who we are.And standing before you four years ago, I knew that I didn\'t want any of that to change if Barack became President.Well, today, after so many struggles and triumphs and moments that have tested my husband in ways I never could have imagined, I have seen firsthand that being president doesn\'t change who you are – it reveals who you are.You see, I\'ve gotten to see up close and personal what being president really looks like.And I\'ve seen how the issues that come across a President\'s desk are always the hard ones – the problems where no amount of data or numbers will get you to the right answer...the judgment calls where the stakes are so high, and there is no margin for error.And as President, you can get all kinds of advice from all kinds of people.But at the end of the day, when it comes time to make that decision, as President, all you have to guide you are your values, and your vision, and the life experiences that make you who you are.So when it comes to rebuilding our economy, Barack is thinking about folks like my dad and like his grandmother.He\'s thinking about the pride that comes from a hard day\'s work.That\'s why he signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act to help women get equal pay for equal work.That\'s why he cut taxes for working families and small businesses and fought to get the auto industry back on its feet.That\'s how he brought our economy from the brink of collapse to creating jobs again – jobs you can raise a family on, good jobs right here in the United States of America.When it comes to the health of our families, Barack refused to listen to all those folks who told him to leave health reform for another day, another president.He didn\'t care whether it was the easy thing to do politically – that\'s not how he was raised – he cared that it was the right thing to do.He did it because he believes that here in America, our grandparents should be able toafford their medicine...our kids should be able to see a doctor when they\'re sick...and no one in this country should ever go broke because of an accident or illness.And he believes that women are more than capable of making our own choices about our bodies and our health care...that\'s what my husband stands for.When it comes to giving our kids the education they deserve, Barack knows that like me and like so many of you, he never could\'ve attended college without financial aid.And believe it or not, when we were first married, our combined monthly student loan bills were actually higher than our mortgage.We were so young, so in love, and so in debt.That\'s why Barack has fought so hard to increase student aid and keep interest rates down, because he wants every young person to fulfill their promise and be able to attend college without a mountain of debt.So in the end, for Barack, these issues aren\'t political – they\'re personal.Because Barack knows what it means when a family struggles.He knows what it means to want something more for your kids and grandkids.Barack knows the American Dream because he\'s lived it...and he wants everyone in this country to have that same opportunity, no matter who we are, or where we\'re from, or what we look like, or who we love.And he believes that when you\'ve worked hard, and done well, and walked through that doorway of opportunity...you do not slam it shut behind you...you reach back, and you give other folks the same chances that helped you succeed.So when people ask me whether being in the White House has changed my husband, I can honestly say that when it comes to his character, and his convictions, and his heart, Barack Obama is still the same man I fell in love with all those years ago.He\'s the same man who started his career by turning down high paying jobs and instead working in struggling neighborhoods where a steel plant had shut down, fighting to rebuild those communities and get folks back to work...because for Barack, success isn\'t about how much money you make, it\'s about the difference you make in people\'s lives.He\'s the same man who, when our girls were first born, would anxiously check their cribs every few minutes to ensure they were still breathing, proudly showing them off to everyone we knew.That\'s the man who sits down with me and our girls for dinner nearly every night, patiently answering their questions about issues in the news, and strategizing about middle school friendships.That\'s the man I see in those quiet moments late at night, hunched over his desk, poring over the letters people have sent him.The letter from the father struggling to pay his bills...from the woman dying of cancer whose insurance company won\'t cover her care...from the young person with so much promise but so few opportunities.I see the concern in his eyes...and I hear the determination in his voice as he tells me, "You won\'t believe what these folks are going through, Michelle...it\'s not right. We\'ve got to keep working to fix this. We\'ve got so much more to do."I see how those stories – our collection of struggles and hopes and dreams – I see how that\'s what drives Barack Obama every single day.And I didn\'t think it was possible, but today, I love my husband even more than I did four years ago...even more than I did 23 years ago, when we first met.I love that he\'s never forgotten how he started.I love that we can trust Barack to do what he says he\'s going to do, even when it\'s hard – especially when it\'s hard.I love that for Barack, there is no such thing as "us" and "them" – he doesn\'t care whether you\'re a Democrat, a Republican, or none of the above...he knows that we all love our country...and he\'s always ready to listen to good ideas...he\'s always looking for the very best in everyone he meets.。
迈克尔杰克逊的英语演讲稿：心灵之音
迈克尔杰克逊的英语演讲稿：心灵之音Ladies and gentlemen,I am honored and humbled to be standing before you today to speak about the one and only, the legend, the King of Pop – Michael Jackson.Michael Jackson, a man whose music transcended boundaries and touched millions of hearts all over the world. He was not only a musician, but also a dancer, a songwriter, an actor, and most importantly, an inspiration for many. He was a man who believed in the power of music and the ability of his art to touch the souls of people.One of Michael Jackson's greatest strengths was hisability to connect with his fans at a spiritual level. His music wasn't just entertainment. It was an expression of his emotions, his feelings, and his beliefs. His songs spoke to the human soul, and that's what made him different from all the other musicians of his time.Michael Jackson's music was more than just a composition of melodies and lyrics. It was a message of love and unity.He believed that music was a universal language that could bring people of different cultures, races, and religions together. His songs were a call for peace, for harmony, andfor understanding.When you listen to Michael Jackson's music, you can'thelp but feel the energy and the passion that he put into his work. He was a perfectionist who would spend hours and hoursin the studio, fine-tuning every note, every beat, and every word. His music was a reflection of his innermost thoughtsand emotions, and that's why it resonated so deeply with his fans.The magic of Michael Jackson's music lies in the factthat it was not just a product of his talent, but also of his experiences. He had his fair share of struggles and hardships, but he never let them hold him back. Instead, he used his music as a way to heal his wounds, to find solace in his pain, and to inspire others who were going through similar struggles.In many ways, Michael Jackson's music is a reflection of his soul. He bared his heart and his soul in his songs, and that's what made them so powerful. He was a man who believedin the power of love, and that's what he preached in his music. His songs were an ode to compassion, to empathy, and to the human spirit.In conclusion, Michael Jackson was more than just a musician. He was a messenger of the human spirit. He used his music to connect with his fans at a spiritual level, and to inspire them to believe in themselves and in the power of music. His music has stood the test of time and will continue to touch future generations. His legacy will live on through his music, his words, and his message of love and unity.Thank you.。
迈克尔杰克逊的英语演讲稿：艺术、自由与人权
迈克尔杰克逊的英语演讲稿：艺术、自由与人权Ladies and gentlemen,It is an honor to stand before you today as we celebrate the life and legacy of one of the greatest and most iconic artists of all time, Michael Jackson. As we remember the King of Pop, let us reflect not only on the impact he had on the music industry but also on the world as a whole.Michael Jackson was a man who believed in the power of art, the importance of self-expression, and the immense value of freedom and human rights. He was a visionary who revolutionized the world of music and paved the way for countless artists to follow. But beyond his musical genius, he was also a humanitarian who dedicated his life to fighting for social justice and equality.Art, as Michael Jackson understood it, is much more than just a form of entertainment. It is a means of expressing the innermost thoughts and feelings of the human soul. It is a tool for communication and for inspiring change. For Michael, music was a way of reaching out to people across cultural,social, and political divides, and bringing them together ina shared experience of joy and unity.But Michael also understood that artistic expression cannot exist without freedom. He recognized that creativity thrives in an environment where individuals are free to think, speak, and act without fear of censorship or repression. Unfortunately, many parts of the world still suffer fromlimited freedom of expression, which can stifle creativityand impede progress.This is why Michael Jackson was such a passionateadvocate for human rights. He believed that every person, regardless of race, gender, or background, should have theright to freedom, dignity, and respect. He spoke out against discrimination and injustice, and used his platform of global fame to raise awareness of important issues. His message was one of hope and unity, and his music continues to inspire and unite people across generations and borders.Today, as we honor Michael Jackson's life and legacy, let us remember his vision of a world where art flourishes and people are free to express themselves. Let us continue tofight for human rights and social justice, and to use our owncreative talents to make a positive difference in the world. Most importantly, let us carry on Michael's message of love, hope and unity, and work together to build a brighter and more harmonious future for all. Thank you.。
2014年美国总统奥巴马夫人米歇尔北大演讲全文 中英文对照
Remarks of First Lady of the United States MichelleObamaStanford Center at Peking UniversityBeijing, ChinaMarch 22nd,2014Ni-hao. It is such a pleasant and an honor to be here with all of you at this great university…Thank you so much for having me.你好，能够在这所伟大的大学里与你们大家在一起，真是莫大的荣幸......非常感谢你们的邀请。
And before I get started today, on behalf of myself and my husband, I just want to say a few very brief words above Malaysian(sic) Airline Flight 370.在开始今天讲话之前，我想代表我自己和我丈夫就马来西亚航空公司370航班简短地说几句。
As my husband has said, theUnited Statesis offering as many resources as possible to assist in the search.如我丈夫所说，美国正提供尽可能多的资源协助搜寻工作。
And please know that we are keeping all the families and loved ones of those on this flight in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.请相信，在这个非常艰难的时刻，我们的心和航班上人员的家属和亲人在一起，我们为他们祈祷。
And with that, I want to start by recognizing our news Ambassador toChinaAmbassador Baucus…President Wang…Chairman Zhu…Vice President Li. Director Cueller, Professor Oi and the Stanford center…President Sexton from New York University which has an excellent study abroad program in Shanghai…and John Thorton, Director of the Global Leadership Program at Tsinghua University…thank you all so much for joining us.现在，我们首先来认识一下美国新任驻华大使，博卡斯大使、王校长、朱主席、李副校长、Cuelluer主任、Oi教授和斯坦福中心，纽约大学的塞克顿斯校长，该校在上海开设了一个优秀的海外留学项目，以及清华大学全球领袖项目主任约翰桑顿，由衷地感谢大家的到来。
麦当娜演讲
"Michael Jackson was born in August, 1958. so was I. Michael Jackson grew up in the suburb s of the Midwest. So did I. Michael Jackson had eight brothers and sisters. So do I. When Mic hael Jackson was 6 he became a superstar and was perhaps the world's most beloved child. When I was 6 my mother died. I think he got the shorter end of the stick."I never had a mother, but he never had a childhood. And when you never get to have someth ing, you become obsessed by it. I spent my childhood searching for my mother figures; somet imes I was successful. But how do you recreate your childhood when you are under the magn ifying glass of the world for your entire life?"There is no question that Michael Jackson was one of the greatest talents the world has ever known. ... That when he sang a song at the ripe old age of 8, he could make you feel like an experienced adult was squeezing your heart with his words. ... That the way he moved had th e elegance of Fred Astaire and packed the punch of Muhammad Ali. ... That his music had an extra layer of inexplicable magic that didn't just make you want to dance but actually made yo u believe that you could fly, dare to dream, be anything that you wanted to be. Because that is what heroes do. And Michael Jackson was a hero."He performed in soccer stadiums around the world, he sold hundreds of millions of records, he dined with prime ministers and presidents. Girls fell in love with him, boys fell in love with h im, everyone wanted to dance like him, he seemed otherworldly, but he was also a human bei ng. Like most performers, he was shy and plagued with insecurities."I can't say we were great friends, but in 1991 I decided I wanted to get to know him better. I a sked him out to dinner: I said, 'My treat, I'll drive, just you and me.' He agreed and showed up to my house without any bodyguards. We drove to the restaurant in my car. It was dark out, b ut he was still wearing sunglasses. I said, 'Michael, I feel like I'm talking to a limousine, do you think you could take off those glasses so I could see your eyes?' He paused for a moment, th en he tossed the glasses out the window, looked at me with a wink and a smile and said, 'Can you see me now, is that better?'"In that moment, I could see both his vulnerability and his charm. The rest of the dinner, I wass he never seemed to allow himself to do. Later, we went back to my house to watch a movie and we sat on the couch like two kids, and somewhere in the middle of the film, his hand snuc k over and held mine. It felt like he was looking for a friend more than a romance and I was ha ppy to oblige him. And in that moment he didn't feel like a superstar, he felt like a human bein g. We went out a few more times together and then for one reason or another we fell out of to uch. Then, the witch hunt began and it seemed like one negative story after the other was co ming out about Michael. I felt his pain. I know what it's like to walk down the street and feel lik e the whole world has turned against you. I know what it's like to feel helpless and unable to d efend yourself because the roar of the lynch mob is so loud that you are convinced your voice can never be heard."But I had a childhood, and I was allowed to make mistakes and find my own way in the world without the glare of the spotlight. When I first heard that Michael had died I was in London, d ays away from the opening of my tour. Michael was going to perform in the same venue as m e a week later. All I could think about in that moment was that I had abandoned him. That we had abandoned him. That we had allowed this magnificent creature that once set the world on fire to somehow slip through the cracks. While he was trying to build a family and rebuild his career, we were all busy passing judgment. Most of us had turned our backs on him."In a desperate attempt to hold onto his memory, I went on the Internet to watch old clips of hi m dancing and singing on TV and onstage and I thought, 'My God, he was so unique, so origi nal, so rare. And there will never be anyone like him again.' He was a king. But he was also a human being and alas, we are all human beings and sometimes we have to lose things befor e we can truly appreciate them. I want to end this on a positive note and say that my sons, ag e 9 and 4, are obsessed with Michael Jackson. There's a whole lot of crotch-grabbing and mo onwalking going on in my house, and it seems like a whole new generation of kids has discov ered his genius and are bringing him to life again. I hope that wherever Michael is now, he is s miling about this."Yes, yes Michael Jackson was a human being, but dammit, he was a king. Long live the king. "。
奥巴马夫人演讲稿(中英文修改)
2012年9月4日奥巴马夫人演讲稿(中英文)Transcript: Michelle Obama\'s Convention Speech PBS NewsHour/Y ouTubeFirst lady Michelle Obama addresses the DNC after being introduced by military mom Elaine Brye, from PBS NewsHour. September 4,20129月4日，在美国北卡罗来纳州夏洛特举行的民主党全国代表大会上，美国第一夫人米歇尔激情演讲，为丈夫竞选助阵。
以下是演讲全文中文翻译：Thank you—Thank you so much—Thank you—Thank you so much.谢谢你们，太感谢你们了，谢谢你们，太感谢你们了。
With your help,Let me start.有你们的帮助。
让我开始吧。
I want to start by thanking Elaine. Elaine, Thank you so much...we are so grateful for your family's service and sacrifice...and we will always have your back.我先要感谢依琳，太感谢你了。
依琳，非常感谢，……我们感激你和你家人的服务和奉献，我们永远支持你。
Over the past few years as First Lady, I have had the extraordinary privilege of traveling all across this country.过去几年里作为第一夫人，我有了不寻常的特权，去过这个国家的各处。
And everywhere I\'ve gone, in the people I\'ve met, and the stories I\'ve heard, I have seen the very best of the American spirit.我所去之处，在我遇到的人中，在我听到的故事里。
麦当娜演讲稿
"Michael Jackson was born in August, 1958. so was I. Michael Jackson grew up in the suburbs of the Midwest. So did I. Michael Jackson had eight brothers and sisters. So do I. When Michael Jackson was 6 he became a superstar and was perhaps the world's most beloved child. When I was 6 my mother died. I think he got the shorter end of the stick."I never had a mother, but he never had a childhood. And when you never get to have something, you become obsessed by it. I spent my childhood searching for my mother figures; sometimes I was successful. But how do you recreate your childhood when you are under the magnifying glass of the world for your entire life?"There is no question that Michael Jackson was one of the greatest talents the world has ever known. ... That when he sang a song at the ripe old age of 8, he could make you feel like an experienced adult was squeezing your heart with his words. ... That the way he moved had the elegance of Fred Astaire and packed the punch of Muhammad Ali. ... That his music had an extra layer of inexplicable magic that didn't just make you want to dance but actually made you believe that you could fly, dare to dream, be anything that you wanted to be. Because that is what heroes do. And Michael Jackson was a hero."He performed in soccer stadiums around the world, he sold hundreds of millions of records, he dined with prime ministers and presidents. Girls fell in love with him, boys fell in love with him, everyone wanted to dance like him, he seemed otherworldly, but he was also a human being. Like most performers, he was shy and plagued with insecurities."I can't say we were great friends, but in 1991 I decided I wanted to get to know him better. I asked him out to dinner: I said, 'My treat, I'll drive, just you and me.' He agreed and showed up to my house without any bodyguards. We drove to the restaurant in my car. It was dark out, but he was still wearing sunglasses. I said, 'Michael, I feel like I'm talking to a limousine, do you think you could take off those glasses so I could see your eyes?' He paused for a moment, then he tossed the glasses out the window, looked at me with a wink and a smile and said, 'Can you see me now, is that better?'"In that moment, I could see both his vulnerability and his charm. The rest of the dinner, I was hell-bent on getting him to eat French fries, drink wine, have dessert and say bad words, things he never seemed to allow himself to do. Later, we went back to my house to watch a movie and we sat on the couch like two kids, and somewhere in the middle of the film, his hand snuck over and held mine. It felt like he was looking for a friend more than a romanceand I was happy to oblige him. And in that moment he didn't feel like a superstar, he felt like a human being. We went out a few more times together and then for one reason or another we fell out of touch. Then, the witch hunt began and it seemed like one negative story after the other was coming out about Michael. I felt his pain. I know what it's like to walk down the street and feel like the whole world has turned against you. I know what it's like to feel helpless and unable to defend yourself because the roar of the lynch mob is so loud that you are convinced your voice can never be heard."But I had a childhood, and I was allowed to make mistakes and find my own way in the world without the glare of the spotlight. When I first heard that Michael had died I was in London, days away from the opening of my tour. Michael was going to perform in the same venue as me a week later. All I could think about in that moment was that I had abandoned him. That we had abandoned him. That we had allowed this magnificent creature that once set the world on fire to somehow slip through the cracks. While he was trying to build a family and rebuild his career, we were all busy passing judgment. Most of us had turned our backs on him."In a desperate attempt to hold onto his memory, I went on the Internet to watch old clips of him dancing and singing on TV and onstage and I thought, 'My God, he was so unique, so original, so rare. And there will never be anyone like him again.' He was a king. But he was also a human being and alas, we are all human beings and sometimes we have to lose things before we can truly appreciate them. I want to end this on a positive note and say that my sons, age 9 and 4, are obsessed with Michael Jackson. There's a whole lot ofcrotch-grabbing and moonwalking going on in my house, and it seems like a whole new generation of kids has discovered his genius and are bringing him to life again. I hope that wherever Michael is now, he is smiling about this."Yes, yes Michael Jackson was a human being, but dammit, he was a king. Long live the king."。
麦当娜纪念迈克尔杰克逊的演讲
"Michael Jackson was born in August, 1958. so wasI. Michael Jackson grew up in the suburbs of the Midwest. So did I. Michael Jackson had eight brothers and sisters. So do I. When Michael Jackson was 6 he became a superstar and was perhaps the world's most beloved child. When I was 6 my mother died.I think he got the shorter end of the stick."I never had a mother, but he never had a childhood. And when you never get to have something, you become obsessed by it.I spent my childhood searching for my mother figures; sometimes I was successful. But how do you recreate your childhood when you are under the magnifying glass of the world for your entire life?"There is no question that Michael Jackson was one of the greatest talents the world has ever known. ... That when he sang a song at the ripe old age of 8, he could make you feel like an experienced adult was squeezing your heart with his words. ... That the way he moved had the elegance of Fred Astaire and packed the punch of Muhammad Ali. ... That his music had an extra layer of inexplicable magic that didn't just make you want to dance but actually made you believe that you could fly, dare to dream, be anything that you wanted to be. Because that is what heroes do. And Michael Jackson was a hero."He performed in soccer stadiums around the world, he sold hundreds of millions of records, he dined with prime ministers and presidents. Girls fell in love with him, boys fell in love withhim, everyone wanted to dance like him, he seemed otherworldly, but he was also a human being. Like most performers, he was shy and plagued with insecurities."I can't say we were great friends, but in 1991 I decided I wanted to get to know him better. I asked him out to dinner: I said, 'My treat, I'll drive, just you and me.' He agreed and showed up to my house without any bodyguards. We drove to the restaurant in my car. It was dark out, but he was still wearing sunglasses. I said, 'Michael, I feel like I'm talking to a limousine, do you think you couldtake off those glasses so I could see your eyes?' He paused for a moment, then he tossed the glasses out the window, looked at me with a wink and a smile and said, 'Can you see me now, is that better?'"In that moment, I could see both his vulnerability and his charm. The rest of the dinner, I was hell-bent on getting him to eat French fries, drink wine, have dessert and say bad words, things he never seemed to allow himself to do. Later, we went back to my house to watch a movie and we sat on the couch like two kids, and somewhere in the middle of the film, his hand snuck over and held mine. It felt like he was looking for a friend more than a romance and I was happy to oblige him. And in that moment he didn't feel like a superstar, he felt like a human being. We went out a few more times together and then for one reason or another we fell out of touch. Then, the witch hunt began and it seemed like one negative story after the other was coming out about Michael. I felt his pain. I know what it's like to walk down the street and feel like the wholeworld has turned against you. I know what it's like to feel helpless and unable to defend yourself because the roar of the lynch mob is so loud that you are convinced your voice can never be heard."But I had a childhood, and I was allowed to make mistakes and find my own way in the world without the glare of the spotlight. When I first heard that Michael had died I was in London, days away from the opening of my tour. Michael was going to perform in the same venue as me a week later. All I could think about in that moment was that I had abandoned him. That we had abandoned him. That we had allowed this magnificent creature that once set the world on fire to somehow slip through the cracks. While he was trying to build a family and rebuild his career, we were all busy passing judgment. Most of us had turned our backs on him.。
麦当娜迈克尔演讲稿
麦当娜迈克尔演讲稿尊敬的各位领导、老师、同学们：大家好！今天，我很荣幸能够站在这里，和大家分享一些关于麦当娜和迈克尔·杰克逊的故事和精神。
麦当娜和迈克尔·杰克逊都是流行音乐史上的传奇人物，他们的音乐、舞蹈和表演风格深深影响了整个世界。
他们不仅是音乐界的巨星，更是文化和时代的象征。
他们的成功不仅来自于天赋，更来自于对音乐的热爱、对舞台的追求和对精神世界的探索。
首先，我们来谈谈麦当娜。
麦当娜以其前卫的音乐风格、大胆的形象和独特的舞台表演而闻名于世。
她在音乐上的突破和创新，使她成为了流行音乐史上的一大奇迹。
麦当娜的歌曲《Like a Virgin》、《Material Girl》等成为了80年代流行音乐的代表作品，她的音乐风格和形象对当时的音乐产业产生了深远的影响。
麦当娜敢于挑战传统，勇于突破自我，她的成功不仅是对于音乐的贡献，更是对于女性力量和自由精神的诠释。
接下来，我们来谈谈迈克尔·杰克逊。
迈克尔·杰克逊是流行音乐史上最伟大的艺术家之一，他以其独特的音乐风格、惊人的舞蹈技巧和对舞台表演的追求而成为了流行音乐史上的传奇。
迈克尔·杰克逊的专辑《Thriller》成为了史上销量最高的专辑，他的歌曲《Billie Jean》、《Beat It》等成为了80年代最具影响力的音乐作品。
迈克尔·杰克逊不仅在音乐上有着非凡的天赋，他对舞台表演的追求更是达到了极致，他的舞蹈技巧和舞台魅力成为了整个流行音乐界的标杆。
麦当娜和迈克尔·杰克逊的成功不仅来自于天赋，更来自于他们对音乐的热爱和对舞台表演的追求。
他们在舞台上的表现力和舞台魅力，深深感染了全世界的观众，他们的精神和音乐影响了整个世界，成为了流行文化的符号。
他们的成功告诉我们，只有对音乐怀有真挚的热爱，才能在舞台上展现出最真实的自我，才能成为真正的艺术家。
在这个充满竞争和挑战的时代，我们需要像麦当娜和迈克尔·杰克逊一样，勇于突破自我，勇于追求梦想，勇于挑战传统。
经典英汉对照演讲稿：Michael Jackson1993格莱美获奖感言
经典英汉对照演讲稿：Michael Jackson1993格莱美获奖感言编者按：在波姬·小丝和妹妹珍妮·杰克逊的陪伴下，迈克尔出席了1993年的葛莱美颁奖典礼。
为了表彰他的杰出成就，葛莱美奖组委会决定特别授予他一项“当代传奇”奖。
格莱美传奇奖是为了奖励在音乐界做出突出贡献的人士，格莱美评奖委员会在1990年设立了格莱美传奇奖。
格莱美传奇奖是由美国国家录音艺术与科学学会理事会（The Academy’s Nat ional Trustees）颁发的，颁发对象是那些对社会作出重大贡献、在唱片业具有重要影响的个人或组合。
Janet : Before he won 12 Grammy awards, before he dazzled billions of fans around the world with his amazing talent as a performer, before he impacted on millions of lives with his ongoing humanitarian efforts, before all of that, he was one other thing, he was my brother.珍妮·杰克逊：在他得到12项葛莱美奖之前，在他出色的舞台表演迷倒数以亿计的歌迷之前，在他为了拯救亿万生命而积极不懈地开展人道主义事业之前，在所有这些之前，他有另外一个角色，他，是我的哥哥。
Hi, I’m Janet Jackson, and I’m pleased to be here tonight to honor the man I love and admire as an artist, and a person. My brother, Michael Jackson.大家好，我是珍妮·杰克逊。
我很荣幸今天能在这里给一个人颁奖，他无论是作为一个艺术家，还是作为一个人来说，都是我所爱戴与崇拜的。
【百度文库-3分钟经典英文演讲】麦当娜致敬迈克尔·杰克逊的演讲
麦当娜致敬迈克尔·杰克逊的演讲第26届MTV音乐录影带大奖（VMA）的开场永远是最值得人回味的时刻，VMA的老手麦当娜为开场致辞，做出了感人肺腑的发言——向已故流行之王迈克尔·杰克逊致敬。
（麦当娜）迈克尔·约瑟夫·杰克逊（英语：Michael Joseph Jackson，1958年8月29日－2009年6月25日），美国男歌手、流行歌曲作家、唱片制作人、舞蹈家及演员，常被尊称为“流行乐之王”（King of Pop）。
以下是她的致辞：Michael Jackson was born in August 1958. So was I. Michael Jackson grew up in the suburbs of the Midwest. So did I. Michael Jackson had eight brothers and sisters. So do I. When Michael Jackson was six, he became a superstar, and was perhaps the world's most beloved child. When I was six, my mother died. I think he got the shorter end of the stick. I never had a mother, but he never had a childhood. And when you never get to have something, you become obsessed by it.迈克尔·杰克逊出生于1958年8月。
我也是。
迈克尔·杰克逊是在美国中西部的郊区长大的，而我也是。
迈克尔·杰克逊有八个兄弟姐妹，我也有。
在迈克尔·杰克逊年仅6岁的时候，他便成为了一个超级巨星，或许更是世界上最多人钟爱的小孩。
麦当娜八分钟演讲纪念MJ
麦当娜八分钟演讲纪念MJ"Michael Jackson was born in August, 1958. so was I.Michael Jackson grew up in the suburbs（郊外，郊区）of the Midwest. So did I.Michael Jackson had eight brothers and sisters. So do I.When Michael Jackson was 6 he became a superstar and was perhaps the world's most beloved（心爱的，挚爱的）child. When I was 6 my mother died. I think he got the shorter end of the stick.（第一段对比）"I never had a mother, but he never had a childhood. And when you never get to have something, you become obsessed（着迷，纠缠）by it. I spent my childhood searching for my mother figures; sometimes I was successful. But how do you recreate （再创造，使得到娱乐、消遣）your childhood when you are under the magnifying glass of the world for your entire life?(但当你的一生都被安置在放大镜下被世人关注时，试问你又如何重新找回你的童年？)"There is no question that Michael Jackson was one of the greatest talents the world has ever known. ... That when he sang a song at the ripe （成熟的）old age of 8, he could make you feel like an experienced adult was squeezing your heart withhis words. ... That the way he moved had the elegance（典雅，高雅）of Fred Astaire and packed（包装）the punch（以拳重击）of Muhammad Ali. ... That his music had an extra layer of inexplicable（无法说明的，不能解释的）magic that didn't just make you want to dance but actually made you believe that you could fly, dare to dream, be anything that you wanted to be. Because that is what heroes do. And Michael Jackson was a hero."He performed in soccer stadiums（足球体育场）around the world, he sold hundreds of millions of records, he dined（进餐，用餐）with prime ministers and presidents. Girls fell in love with him, boys fell in love with him, everyone wanted to dance like him, he seemed otherworldly（超脱尘俗的，来世的）, but he was also a human being. Like most performers, he was shy and plagued（困扰，折磨）with insecurities（不安全，不牢靠，心神不宁）."I can't say we were great friends, but in 1991 I decided I wanted to get to know him better. I asked him out to dinner: I said, 'My treat, I'll drive, just you and me.' He agreed and showed up to my house without any bodyguards（保镖）. Wedrove to the restaurant in my car. It was dark out, but he was still wearing sunglasses. I said, 'Michael, I feel like I'm talking to a limousine（豪华轿车）, do you think you could take off those glasses so I could see your eyes?' He paused for a moment, then he tossed（扔，后甩）the glasses out the window, looked at me with a wink（眨眼）and a smile and said, 'Can you see me now, is that better?'"In that moment, I could see both his vulnerability（易损性，弱点）and his charm（魅力，吸引力，魔力）. The rest of the dinner, I was hell-bent（拼命的，固执的）on getting him to eat French fries, drink wine, have dessert and say bad words（脏话，难听的话）, things he never seemed to allow himself to do. Later, we went back to my house to watch a movie and we sat on the couch（睡椅，长沙发）like two kids, and somewhere in the middle of the film, his hand snuck（潜行）over and held mine. It felt like he was looking for a friend more than a romance and I was happy to oblige（迫使；强制；赐，施恩惠；责成）him. And in that moment he didn't feel like a superstar, he felt like a human being. We went out a few more times together and then for one reason or another we fell out of touch. Then, the witch（巫婆，女巫）hunt began and it seemed likeone negative story after the other was coming out about Michael.I felt his pain. I know what it's like to walk down the street and feel like the whole world has turned against you. I know what it's like to feel helpless and unable to defend yourself because the roar（咆哮，呼喊，吼）of the lynch（私刑）mob （n.暴民，暴徒v.聚众生事，大举围攻）【凌迟暴民】is so loud that you are convinced your voice can never be heard."But I had a childhood, and I was allowed to make mistakes and find my own way in the world without the glare（耀眼的光）of the spotlight（聚光灯，公众注意的中心）. When I first heard that Michael had died I was in London, days away from the opening of my tour. Michael was going to perform in the same venue（出发的地点，集合的地点）as me a week later. All I could think about in that moment was that I had abandoned him. That we had abandoned him. That we had allowed this magnificent（高尚的，壮丽的，华丽的，宏伟的）creature that once set the world on fire to somehow slip through the cracks. While he was trying to build a family and rebuild his career, we were all busy passing judgment. Most of us had turned our backs on him."In a desperate（不顾一切的，令人绝望的）attempt to hold onto his memory, I went on the Internet to watch old clips （旧的片段）of him dancing and singing on TV and onstage and I thought, 'My God, he was so unique（独一无二的）, so original （独创的，新颖的）, so rare. And there will never be anyone like him again.' He was a king. But he was also a human being and alas（唉。
奥巴马夫人米歇尔的助选演讲稿(中英文对照)
First Lady Michelle Obama:When it comes to giving our kids the education they deserve, Barack knows that like me and like so many of you, he never could've attended college without financial aid.And believe it or not, when we were first married, our combined monthly student loan bills were actually higher than our mortgage.We were so young, so in love, and so in debt.That's why Barack has fought so hard to increase student aid and keep interest rates down, because he wants every young person to fulfill their promise and be able to attend college without a mountain of debt.So in the end, for Barack, these issues aren't political – they're personal. Because Barack knows what it means when a family struggles.He knows what it means to want something more for your kids and grandkids.Barack knows the American Dream because he's lived it...and he wants everyone in this country to have that same opportunity, no matter who we are, or where we're from, or what we look like, or who we love.And he believes that when you've worked hard, and done well, and walked through that doorway of opportunity...you do not slam it shutbehind you...you reach back, and you give other folks the same chances that helped you succeed.So when people ask me whether being in the White House has changed my husband, I can honestly say that when it comes to his character, and his convictions, and his heart, Barack Obama is still the same man I fell in love with all those years ago.He's the same man who started his career by turning down high paying jobs and instead working in struggling neighborhoods where a steel plant had shut down, fighting to rebuild those communities and get folks back to work...because for Barack, success isn't about how much money you make, it's about the difference you make in people's lives. He's the same man who, when our girls were first born, would anxiously check their cribs every few minutes to ensure they were still breathing, proudly showing them off to everyone we knew.That's the man who sits down with me and our girls for dinner nearly every night, patiently answering their questions about issues in the news, and strategizing about middle school friendships.That's the man I see in those quiet moments late at night, hunched over his desk, poring over the letters people have sent him.The letter from the father struggling to pay his bills...from the woman dying of cancer whose insurance company won't cover her care...from the young person with so much promise but so few opportunities.I see the concern in his eyes...and I hear the determination in his voice as he tells me, "You won't believe what these folks are going through, Michelle...it's not right. We've got to keep working to fix this. We've got so much more to do."I see how those stories – our collection of struggles and hopes and dreams – I see how that's what drives Barack Obama every single day. And I didn't think it was possible, but today, I love my husband even more than I did four years ago...even more than I did 23 years ago, when we first met.I love that he's never forgotten how he started.I love that we can trust Barack to do what he says he's going to do, even when it's hard – especially when it's hard.I love that for Barack, there is no such thing as "us" and "them" – he doesn't care whether you're a Democrat, a Republican, or none of the above...he knows that we all love our country...and he's always ready to listen to good ideas...he's always looking for the very best in everyone hemeets. And I love that even in the toughest moments, when we're all sweating it – when we're worried that the bill won't pass, and it seems like all is lost – Barack never lets himself get distracted by the chatter and the noise.Just like his grandmother, he just keeps getting up and moving forward...with patience and wisdom, and courage and grace.And he reminds me that we are playing a long game here...and that change is hard, and change is slow, and it never happens all at once. But eventually we get there, we always do.We get there because of folks like my Dad...folks like Barack's grandmother...men and women who said to themselves, "I may not have a chance to fulfill my dreams, but maybe my children will...maybe my grandchildren will."So many of us stand here tonight because of their sacrifice, and longing, and steadfast love...because time and again, they swallowed their fears and doubts and did what was hard.So today, when the challenges we face start to seem overwhelming – or even impossible – let us never forget that doing the impossible is thehistory of this nation...it's who we are as Americans...it's how this country was built.And if our parents and grandparents could toil and struggle for us...if they could raise beams of steel to the sky, send a man to the moon, and connect the world with the touch of a button...then surely we can keep on sacrificing and building for our own kids and grandkids.And if so many brave men and women could wear our country's uniform and sacrifice their lives for our most fundamental rights...then surely we can do our part as citizens of this great democracy to exercise those rights...surely, we can get to the polls and make our voices heard on Election Day.If farmers and blacksmiths could win independence from an empire...if immigrants could leave behind everything they knew for a better life on our shores...if women could be dragged to jail for seeking the vote...if a generation could defeat a depression, and define greatness for all time...if a young preacher could lift us to the mountaintop with his righteous dream...and if proud Americans can be who they are and boldly stand at the altar with who they love...then surely, surely we can give everyone in this country a fair chance at that great American Dream.Because in the end, more than anything else, that is the story of this country – the story of unwavering hope grounded in unyielding struggle.That is what has made my story, and Barack's story, and so many other American stories possible.And I say all of this tonight not just as First Lady...and not just as a wife.You see, at the end of the day, my most important title is still "mom-in-chief."My daughters are still the heart of my heart and the center of my world. But today, I have none of those worries from four years ago about whether Barack and I were doing what's best for our girls.Because today, I know from experience that if I truly want to leave a better world for my daughters, and all our sons and daughters...if we want to give all our children a foundation for their dreams and opportunities worthy of their promise...if we want to give them that sense of limitless possibility – that belief that here in America, there is always something better out there if you're willing to work for it...then we must work like never before...and we must once again come together and stand together for the man we can trust to keep moving this great country forward...my husband, our President, President Barack Obama. Thank you, God bless you, and God bless America.奥巴马夫人米歇尔的演讲稿孩子们应该受到很好的教育，说道这个问题，barack 懂得，就像我们中很多人一样，没有助学金他就也不可能上大学。
美国北卡罗来纳州夏洛特第一夫人米歇尔演讲
9月4日，在美国北卡罗来纳州夏洛特举行的民主党全国代表大会上，美国第一夫人米歇尔激情演讲，为丈夫竞选助阵。
Transcript: Michelle Obama\'s Convention SpeechSeptember 4,2012Thank you so much, Elaine...we are so grateful for your family\'s service and sacrifice...and we will always have your back.Over the past few years as First Lady, I have had the extraordinary privilege of traveling all across this country.And everywhere I\'ve gone, in the people I\'ve met, and the stories I\'ve heard, I have seen the very best of the American spirit.I have seen it in the incredible kindness and warmth that people have shown me and my family, especially our girls.I\'ve seen it in teachers in a near-bankrupt school district who vowed to keep teaching without pay.I\'ve seen it in people who become heroes at a moment\'s notice, diving into harm\'s way to save others...flying across the country to put out a fire...driving for hours to bail out a flooded town.And I\'ve seen it in our men and women in uniform and our proud military families...in wounded warriors who tell me they\'re not just going to walk again, they\'re going to run, and they\'re going to run marathons...in the young man blinded by a bomb in Afghanistan who said, simply, "...I\'d give my eyes 100 times again to have the chance to do what I have done and what I can still do."Every day, the people I meet inspire me...every day, they make me proud...every day they remind me how blessed we are to live in the greatest nation on earth.Serving as your First Lady is an honor and a privilege...but back when we first came together four years ago, I still had some concerns about this journey we\'d begun.While I believed deeply in my husband\'s vision for this country...and I was certain he would make an extraordinary President...like any mother, I was worried about what it would mean for our girls if he got that chance.How would we keep them grounded under the glare of the national spotlight?PBS NewsHour/YouTubeFirst lady Michelle Obama addresses the DNC after being introduced by military mom Elaine Brye, from PBS NewsHour.How would they feel being uprooted from their school, their friends, and the only home they\'d ever known?Our life before moving to Washington was filled with simple joys...Saturdays at soccer games, Sundays at grandma\'s house...and a date night for Barack and me was either dinner or a movie, because as an exhausted mom, I couldn\'t stay awake for both.And the truth is, I loved the life we had built for our girls...I deeply loved the man I had built that life with...and I didn\'t want that to change if he became President.I loved Barack just the way he was.You see, even though back then Barack was a Senator and a presidential candidate...to me, he was still the guy who\'d picked me up for our dates in a car that was so rusted out, I could actually see the pavement going by through a hole in the passenger side door...he was the guy whose proudest possession was a coffee tablehe\'d found in a dumpster, and whose only pair of decent shoes was half a size too small.But when Barack started telling me about his family – that\'s when I knew I had found a kindred spirit, someone whose values and upbringing were so much like mine.You see, Barack and I were both raised by families who didn\'t have much in the way of money or material possessions but who had given us something far more valuable – their unconditional love, their unflinching sacrifice, and the chance to go places they had never imagined for themselves.My father was a pump operator at the city water plant, and he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis when my brother and I were young.And even as a kid, I knew there were plenty of days when he was in pain (I)knew there were plenty of mornings when it was a struggle for him to simply get out of bed.But every morning, I watched my father wake up with a smile, grab his walker, prop himself up against the bathroom sink, and slowly shave and button his uniform.And when he returned home after a long day\'s work, my brother and I would stand at the top of the stairs to our little apartment, patiently waiting to greet him...watching as he reached down to lift one leg, and then the other, to slowly climb his way into our arms.But despite these challenges, my dad hardly ever missed a day of work...he and my mom were determined to give me and my brother the kind of education they could only dream of.And when my brother and I finally made it to college, nearly all of our tuition came from student loans and grants.But my dad still had to pay a tiny portion of that tuition himself.And every semester, he was determined to pay that bill right on time, even taking out loans when he fell short.He was so proud to be sending his kids to college...and he made sure we never missed a registration deadline because his check was late.You see, for my dad, that\'s what it meant to be a man.Like so many of us, that was the measure of his success in life – being able to earn a decent living that allowed him to support his family.And as I got to know Barack, I realized that even though he\'d grown up all the way across the country, he\'d been brought up just like me.Barack was raised by a single mother who struggled to pay the bills, and by grandparents who stepped in when she needed help.Barack\'s grandmother started out as a secretary at a community bank...and she moved quickly up the ranks...but like so many women, she hit a glass ceiling.And for years, men no more qualified than she was –men she had actually trained – were promoted up the ladder ahead of her, earning more and more money while Barack\'s family continued to scrape by.But day after day, she kept on waking up at dawn to catch the bus...arriving at work before anyone else...giving her best without complaint or regret.And she would often tell Barack, "So long as you kids do well, Bar, that\'s all that really matters."Like so many American families, our families weren\'t asking for much.They didn\'t begrudge anyone else\'s success or care that others had much more than they did...in fact, they admired it.They simply believed in that fundamental American promise that, even if you don\'t start out with much, if you work hard and do what you\'re supposed to do, then you should be able to build a decent life for yourself and an even better life for your kids and grandkids.That\'s how they raised us...that\'s what we learned from their example.We learned about dignity and decency – that how hard you work matters more than how much you make...that helping others means more than just getting ahead yourself.We learned about honesty and integrity – that the truth matters...that you don\'t take shortcuts or play by your own set of rules...and success doesn\'t count unless you earn it fair and square.We learned about gratitude and humility – that so many people had a hand in our success, from the teachers who inspired us to the janitors who kept our school clean...and we were taught to value everyone\'s contribution and treat everyone with respect.Those are the values Barack and I – and so many of you – are trying to pass on to our own children.That\'s who we are.And standing before you four years ago, I knew that I didn\'t want any of that to change if Barack became President.Well, today, after so many struggles and triumphs and moments that have tested my husband in ways I never could have imagined, I have seen firsthand that being president doesn\'t change who you are – it reveals who you are.You see, I\'ve gotten to see up close and personal what being president really looks like.And I\'ve seen how the issues that come across a President\'s desk are always the hard ones –the problems where no amount of data or numbers will get you to the right answer...the judgment calls where the stakes are so high, and there is no margin for error.And as President, you can get all kinds of advice from all kinds of people.But at the end of the day, when it comes time to make that decision, as President, all you have to guide you are your values, and your vision, and the life experiences that make you who you are.So when it comes to rebuilding our economy, Barack is thinking about folks like my dad and like his grandmother.He\'s thinking about the pride that comes from a hard day\'s work.That\'s why he signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act to help women get equal pay for equal work.That\'s why he cut taxes for working families and small businesses and fought to get the auto industry back on its feet.That\'s how he brought our economy from the brink of collapse to creating jobs again – jobs you can raise a family on, good jobs right here in the United States of America.When it comes to the health of our families, Barack refused to listen to all those folks who told him to leave health reform for another day, another president.He didn\'t care whether it was the easy thing to do politically – that\'s not how he was raised – he cared that it was the right thing to do.He did it because he believes that here in America, our grandparents should be able to afford their medicine...our kids should be able to see a doctor when they\'resick...and no one in this country should ever go broke because of an accident or illness.And he believes that women are more than capable of making our own choices about our bodies and our health care...that\'s what my husband stands for.When it comes to giving our kids the education they deserve, Barack knows that like me and like so many of you, he never could\'ve attended college without financial aid.And believe it or not, when we were first married, our combined monthly student loan bills were actually higher than our mortgage.We were so young, so in love, and so in debt.That\'s why Barack has fought so hard to increase student aid and keep interest rates down, because he wants every young person to fulfill their promise and be able to attend college without a mountain of debt.So in the end, for Barack, these issues aren\'t political – they\'re personal.Because Barack knows what it means when a family struggles.He knows what it means to want something more for your kids and grandkids.Barack knows the American Dream because he\'s lived it...and he wants everyone in this country to have that same opportunity, no matter who we are, or where we\'re from, or what we look like, or who we love.And he believes that when you\'ve worked hard, and done well, and walked through that doorway of opportunity...you do not slam it shut behind you...you reach back, and you give other folks the same chances that helped you succeed.So when people ask me whether being in the White House has changed my husband, I can honestly say that when it comes to his character, and his convictions, and his heart, Barack Obama is still the same man I fell in love with all those years ago.He\'s the same man who started his career by turning down high paying jobs and instead working in struggling neighborhoods where a steel plant had shut down, fighting to rebuild those communities and get folks back to work...because for Barack, success isn\'t about how much money you make, it\'s about the difference you make in people\'s lives.He\'s the same man who, when our girls were first born, would anxiously check their cribs every few minutes to ensure they were still breathing, proudly showing them off to everyone we knew.That\'s the man who sits down with me and our girls for dinner nearly every night, patiently answering their questions about issues in the news, and strategizing about middle school friendships.That\'s the man I see in those quiet moments late at night, hunched over his desk, poring over the letters people have sent him.The letter from the father struggling to pay his bills...from the woman dying of cancer whose insurance company won\'t cover her care...from the young person with so much promise but so few opportunities.I see the concern in his eyes...and I hear the determination in his voice as he tells me, "You won\'t believe what these folks are going through, Michelle...it\'s not right. We\'ve got to keep working to fix this. We\'ve got so much more to do."I see how those stories – our collection of struggles and hopes and dreams – I see how that\'s what drives Barack Obama every single day.And I didn\'t think it was possible, but today, I love my husband even more than I did four years ago...even more than I did 23 years ago, when we first met.I love that he\'s never forgotten how he started.I love that we can trust Barack to do what he says he\'s going to do, even when it\'s hard – especially when it\'s hard.I love that for Barack, there is no such thing as "us" and "them" – he doesn\'t care whether you\'re a Democrat, a Republican, or none of the above...he knows that we all love our country...and he\'s always ready to listen to good ideas...he\'s always looking for the very best in everyone he meets.And I love that even in the toughest moments, when we\'re all sweating it – when we\'re worried that the bill won\'t pass, and it seems like all is lost – Barack never lets himself get distracted by the chatter and the noise.Just like his grandmother, he just keeps getting up and moving forward...with patience and wisdom, and courage and grace.And he reminds me that we are playing a long game here...and that change is hard, and change is slow, and it never happens all at once.But eventually we get there, we always do.We get there because of folks like my Dad...folks like Barack\'s grandmother...men and women who said to themselves, "I may not have a chance to fulfill my dreams, but maybe my children will...maybe my grandchildren will."So many of us stand here tonight because of their sacrifice, and longing, and steadfast love...because time and again, they swallowed their fears and doubts and did what was hard.So today, when the challenges we face start to seem overwhelming –or even impossible –let us never forget that doing the impossible is the history of this nation...it\'s who we are as Americans...it\'s how this country was built.And if our parents and grandparents could toil and struggle for us...if they could raise beams of steel to the sky, send a man to the moon, and connect the world with the touch of a button...then surely we can keep on sacrificing and building for our own kids and grandkids.And if so many brave men and women could wear our country\'s uniform and sacrifice their lives for our most fundamental rights...then surely we can do our part as citizens of this great democracy to exercise those rights...surely, we can get to the polls and make our voices heard on Election Day.If farmers and blacksmiths could win independence from an empire...if immigrants could leave behind everything they knew for a better life on our shores...if women could be dragged to jail for seeking the vote...if a generation could defeat a depression, and define greatness for all time...if a young preacher could lift us to the mountaintop with his righteous dream...and if proud Americans can be who they are and boldly stand at the altar with who they love...then surely, surely we can give everyone in this country a fair chance at that great American Dream.Because in the end, more than anything else, that is the story of this country – the story of unwavering hope grounded in unyielding struggle.That is what has made my story, and Barack\'s story, and so many other American stories possible.And I say all of this tonight not just as First Lady...and not just as a wife.You see, at the end of the day, my most important title is still "mom-in-chief."My daughters are still the heart of my heart and the center of my world.But today, I have none of those worries from four years ago about whether Barack and I were doing what\'s best for our girls.Because today, I know from experience that if I truly want to leave a better world for my daughters, and all our sons and daughters...if we want to give all our children a foundation for their dreams and opportunities worthy of their promise...if we want togive them that sense of limitless possibility – that belief that here in America, there is always something better out there if you\'re willing to work for it...then we must work like never before...and we must once again come together and stand together for the man we can trust to keep moving this great country forward...my husband, our President, President Barack Obama.Thank you, God bless you, and God bless America以下是演讲全文中文翻译：非常感谢，伊莲……我们非常感谢来自你家庭的服务和牺牲，我们永远支持你。
美国第一夫人演讲全文(中英文)
9月4日，在美国北卡罗来纳州夏洛特举行的民主党全国代表大会上，美国第一夫人米歇尔激情演讲，为丈夫竞选助阵。
以下是演讲全文中文翻译：非常感谢，伊莲……我们非常感谢来自你家庭的服务和牺牲，我们永远支持你。
过去的几年来，借由作为第一夫人的非凡殊荣，我几乎游遍了整个美国。
而无论我去到哪里，从我所见到的人们，所听到的故事中，我都看到了最真切的美国精神。
在人们对我和我的家庭，特别是我的女儿们那难以置信的友善和热情中，我看到了它。
在一个濒临破产的学区的教师们不收分文、坚持执教的誓言中，我看到了它。
在人们在突如其来的紧急召唤下化身英雄，纵身扑向灾害去拯救他人……飞过整个国家去扑灭大火……驱车数小时去援助被淹没的城镇时，我看到了它。
在我们身着军装的男女军人和自豪的军属身上……在受伤的战士们告诉我他们不仅会再次站立行走，而是会奔跑，甚至参加马拉松时……在一位于阿富汗因炸弹而失明的年轻人“……为了我所做的和我还将要做的，我宁愿失去我的眼睛一百次。
”这样轻描淡写的话语中，我看到了它。
每一天，我所见到的人们都鼓舞着我……每一天，他们都令我骄傲……每一天，他们都在提醒我，能够生活在这地球上最伟大的国度中是多么的幸福。
成为诸位的第一夫人，是我的荣耀和幸运……但当我们四年前首次聚在一起的时候，我仍对我们即将展开的旅程心怀疑虑。
对我丈夫心中的祖国愿景，我满怀信心……对他将成为一位出色的总统，我也深信不疑……但是就像所有的母亲一样，我也曾担心如果他当选，这对我们的女儿们意味着什么。
身处万众瞩目的聚光灯下，我们要如何让他们保持脚踏实地？当他们被迫离开从小熟悉的家、学校、和朋友时，会有什么感受？在搬到华盛顿之前，我们的生活充满简单的快乐……周六参加足球赛，周日则在祖母家……还有巴拉克和我的约会之夜，我们要么出去晚餐，要么去看场电影，因为作为一个筋疲力尽的老妈，我实在没法同时去晚餐和电影还不打瞌睡。
说真话，我爱我们为女儿们所创造的生活……我深爱和我一起创造这生活的男人……而且我不愿意让这一切因为他当了总统而发生变化。
美国第一夫人的英语演讲稿为自己的理想奋斗
美国第一夫人的英语演讲稿：为自己的理想奋斗美国第一夫人米歇尔奥巴马5月18日参加了高中毕业生的毕业典礼，告诫他们要走自己的路，为自己的梦想奋斗，战胜逆境。
下面是为大家整理的美国第一夫人致毕业生的演讲精选，希望能帮助大家学习英语。
first lady michelle obama has some advice for some tennessee high school graduates: strike your own path in college and life and work to overcome inevitable failures with determination and grit.美国第一夫人米歇尔奥巴马5月18日向高中毕业生给出宝贵建议，告诫他们在大学、生活和工作中要走自己的路，依靠决心和勇气战胜不可避免的失败。
mrs. obama spoke for 22 minutes to the graduates of martin luther king jr. academic magnet high school on saturday in her only high school commencement address this year. the ceremony took place in the gymnasium of nearby tennessee state university.当天在田纳西州马丁路德金高中毕业典礼上，米歇尔奥巴马致辞22分钟，这是她今年唯一一场高中演讲。
演讲在附近田纳西州立大学的体育馆举行。
the first lady told the 170 graduates that she spent too much of her own time in college focusingon academic achievements. while her success in college and law school led to a high-profile job, she said, she ended up leaving to focus on public service.在演讲中，她告诉170名毕业生，当年她在大学致力于学业，之后凭借在学校的成功如愿以偿地摘取高职，不过最终还是投身公共服务。
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Michael Jackson was born in August 1958. So was I. Michael Jackson grew up in the suburbs of the Midwest. So did I. Michael Jackson had eight brothers and sisters. So do I. When Michael Jackson was six, he became a superstar, and was perhaps the world's most beloved child. When I was six, my mother died. I think he got the shorter end of the stick. I never had a mother, but he never had a childhood. And when you never get to have something, you become obsessed by it. I spent my childhood searching for my mother’s figures. sometimes I was successful, but how do you recreate your chilidhood when you are under the magnifying glass of the world for your entire life.迈克尔·杰克逊出生于1958年8月。
我也是。
迈克尔·杰克逊是在美国中西部的郊区长大的，而我也是。
迈克尔·杰克逊有八个兄弟姐妹，我也有。
在迈克尔·杰克逊年仅6岁的时候，他便成为了一个超级巨星，或许更是世界上最多人钟爱的小孩。
而我6岁的时候，母亲永远离开了我。
我从没有拥有过母爱，而他却从来没有享受过童年。
当一个人意识到永远得不到某种东西时，他就会对此念念不忘。
我耗尽了童年寻找母亲的形象，有时我做到了。
但当你的一生都被安置在放大镜下被人关注时，试问你又如何重新找回你的童年？There is no question that Michael Jackson was one of the greatest talents the world has ever known. That when he sang a song at the ripe old age of eight he could make you feel like an experienced adult was squeezing your heart with his words. That when he moved he had the elegance of Fred Astaire and packed the punch of Muhammad Ali. That his music had an extra layer of inexplicable magic that didn’t just make you want to dance but actually made you believe you could fly, dare to dream, be anything that you wanted to be. Because that is what heroes do and Michael Jackson was a hero.毫无疑问MJ是世界上最伟大的天才之一。
当他还是个8岁的小孩时，他的歌声已经让人感觉像个饱经沧桑的成人在述说他的故事，也因此扣人心弦......他的舞台魅力，有着歌舞之王弗雷德·阿斯泰尔（Fred Astaire）的优雅又有着拳王阿里的震撼力。
这使得他的音乐有一种难以言喻的魔力，让你不仅仅想随之而舞，更让你相信你可以飞翔，勇于面对自己的梦想，成为任何你想成为的人。
因为这就是英雄的影响力！而迈克尔·杰克逊就是个英雄！He performed in soccer stadiums around the world, and sold hundreds of millions of records and dined with prime ministers and presidents. Girls fell in love with him, boys fell in love with him, everyone wanted to dance like him. He seemed otherworldly — but he was a human being.他在世界各地的足球场做过演出，他有着数亿张的全球专辑销量，他接受过许多国家首相和总统的宴请。
女孩儿们迷上了他，男孩儿爱上了他，每个人都想和他一样跳舞，他是那么的超凡脱俗，但却同时是个凡人。
Like most performers he was shy and plagued with insecurities. I can’t say we were great friends, but in 1991 I decided I wanted to try to get to know him better. I asked him out to dinner, I said “My treat, I’ll drive — just you and me.”正如大部分歌手一样，他很腼腆，又深深为自身的不安全感而困扰。
我无法说我们是很要好的朋友，但是在1991年我决定我要让自己更为深入地了解他。
于是我邀请他共度晚餐，我说："我请客，我开车，就你和我。
"He agreed and showed up to my house without any bodyguards. We drove to the restaurant in my car. It was dark out, but he was still wearing sunglasses.I said, “Michael, I feel like I’m talking to a limousine. Do you think you can take off your glasses so I can see your eyes?”他答应了，并只身一人不带任何保镖出现在我家中。
我开车和他出去，天已经很黑的可他仍然戴着他的墨镜。
我说："迈克尔，我觉得我是在跟这部车说话。
你能把眼镜摘掉让我看见你的眼睛吗？"He paused for a moment then he tossed the glasses out the window, looked at me with a wink and a smile and said, “Can you see me now? Is that better?”他犹豫了一会儿然后把眼镜扔出窗外，用闪烁的眼睛直视着我，笑着说："现在你能看见我了没？有没有好点？"In that moment, I could see both his vulnerability and his charm. The rest of the dinner, I was hellbent on getting him to eat French fries, drink wine, have dessert and say bad words. Things he never seemed to allow himself to do. Later we went back to my house to watch a movie and sat on the couch like two kids, and somewhere in the middle of the movie, his hand snuck over and held mine. 在这时我终于感受到他的脆弱和他的魅力。
在接下来的晚餐时间里，我尽我所能地让他和我一起吃法式炸薯条、一起喝红酒吃甜点，甚至讲粗口，让他做一些他似乎从来不允许自己做的事。
后来，我们又开车回到我的家，一起像小孩儿一样坐在长沙发上看电影。
看着看着，他悄悄地把手搭过来搂住了我。
It felt like he was looking for a friend more than a romance, and I was happy to oblige. In that moment, he didn’t feel like a superstar. He felt like a human being.那种感觉，就像他正试图抱他的朋友而非恋人，而我非常高兴地接受了他。
就是这样的时刻，让我觉得他不再是一个超级巨星，他只是一个平凡的人。
We went out a few more times together, and then for one reason or another we fell out of touch. Then the witch hunt began, and it seemed like one negative story after another was coming out about Michael. I felt his pain, I know what it’s like to walk down the street and feel like the whole world is turned against you. I know what it’s like to feel helpless and unable to defend yourself because the roar of the lynch mob is so loud you feel like your voice can never be heard.在那之后，我们又一起出去过几次，但后来因为某些原因我们失去了联系。
紧接着，巫婆的诅咒似乎就开始了，关于迈克尔的坏消息一个接着一个不断地传出。
我可以体会他的痛苦。
我很清楚当一个人走在街上而全世界似乎都与你为敌的感觉，我也很清楚那种无助和无法为自己辩护的痛苦，因为那些嘶吼着要将你处死的声音实在太大，以至于无论你如何大声否认也没人听见。