We learned that all the hard work, dedication, and sacrifice it takes to reach the creative pinnacle and win an ADDY is worth it. All the relationships destroyed through blind focus, determination, and long hours away—worth it. The physical toll levied by sleep deprivation, Chinese takeout, and alcoholic beverages—worth it. Tonight, thanks to countless billable hours beneath fluorescent office lighting, you are a bronzed god or goddess of creativity. 

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