Lin-Manuel Miranda Says So Much More Than 'Thank You' During His Acceptance Speeches

The "Hamilton" creator uses raps and sonnets to spread hope and love.
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History has its eyes on Lin-Manuel Miranda, and he constantly delivers.

The “Hamilton” creator is known to win things ― he nearly MacPEGOT’d at the Oscars this year (but lost Best Original Song to “City of Stars” from “La La Land”) ― and his victory speeches are nothing but net.

Never one to shy away from making a statement, Miranda has addressed everything from love and immigration to “senseless acts of tragedy” as he rapped or sonneted his way through a moment.

Check out some of his most inspiring acceptance speeches below and in the video above.

2016 Tony Win for Best Score - “Hamilton”

2016 Tony for Best Book of a Musical - “Hamilton”

2016 Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album - “Hamilton”

2008 Tony for Best Score - “In the Heights”

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