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I think we underestimated just how risky the script was for her, Scheinert shared during their introduction speech.

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During her speech, Yeoh jokes that AFI made her mother the happiest mother in the world today.

She continued, I think now she actually thinks Im an adult with a real job.

I had to keep telling her, Im not a real doctor, I dont write prescriptions, mom.

But she can go around telling everyone, My daughter is a doctor.

The full speech is below, beginning at the 1:11:20 mark.

Michelle Yeohhas it all.

She has anincredible film career,strength for days, ANDis incredibly organized.

In about a week, shell be able to add doctorate to the list.

Or will she figure out what hair a raccoon needs to pull so you can becomethe Raccaccoonie universe?

The answer truly only liesin the future.

The ceremony will take place next week on August 13 at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

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