Talent Tamori (77) attended the 60th Galaxy Awards ceremony, sponsored by the Japan Broadcast Critics Association, held in Tokyo on May 31. He expressed his joy at receiving the Japan Broadcast Critics Association 60th Anniversary Award. In his acceptance speech, Tamori said, "Thank you. Coming to this ceremony, I gradually began to realize the seriousness of the matter, and wondered if it was ok for me to receive this award at such a turning point. I am truly honored that so many great people have received this award. Thank you very much." Regarding receiving the award as an individual, he said, "That's it. As a work, it's not my own effort, but this time it means that you did a good job. I entered this world and was active, but almost half of it was a history of criticism. At first, I was wearing sunglasses on TV... so I even did an iguana imitation in briefs (laughs). Then, finally, I'm starting to get praised around here, and I feel a little uncomfortable." He made everyone laugh with his light-hearted talk. Regarding the fact that his "critical laughter" was appreciated, he said, "That's overrated (laughs)." "I've been suffering from being overrated recently. I'm not critical, but I'm a perverse person, so that's just what's coming out. I don't have the power or the technique to do that, so I'm grateful that you said that, but it's overrated," he continued. Regarding the future of the TV and radio industry, he said enthusiastically, "It seems like terrestrial TV is going downhill a little, but I think there's still room for improvement, so I'd like to continue to find it and do it." In response to the fact that the host, Tomoko Nagano, mistakenly read "footprints" as "ashiato" when receiving the award, he smiled gently and said, "I want to leave footprints (laughs). I'm not a thief," and concluded his speech. In its selection commentary, the association explained, "Since his debut in the 1970s, his intellectual laughter backed by sharp criticality has not changed. His unique criticality is what is needed in this day and age." "Furthermore, his consistently free and flexible way of life has given him a tremendous presence that goes beyond the framework of a celebrity, and he has been supported by many people," and "His enormous contributions to the broadcasting industry, having always been active at the forefront of television and radio for nearly half a century, are truly worthy of the award that we are presenting in commemoration of his 60 years of critical activity, and we express our heartfelt respect to him." [Related Videos] TBS announcer Yasuzumi Shinichiro's acceptance speech shows full of resentment? The audience bursts into laughter at his non-stop self-deprecating talk '60th Galaxy Awards' Award Ceremony • TBS announcer Yasuzumi Shinichiro's acceptance speech shows full of resentment? The audience bursts into laughter at his non-stop self-deprecating talk... [Beautiful Boyfriend] Yagi Yusei and Hagiwara Riku's acceptance speech make people laugh! ? The "Hirakiyo" duo are overjoyed to win the award for the second year in a row! '60th Galaxy Awards' Award Ceremony • [Beautiful Boyfriend] Yagi Yusei and Hagiwara Riku's acceptance speech makes people laugh! ? The "Hirakiyo" duo... #Tamori #Galaxy Award