David Byrne Accepts Lifetime Achievement Webby from Laurie Anderson

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"Mr. DJ, can you play another song?" With those five words, David Byrne accepted his Lifetime Achievement Award from label mate and friend Laurie Anderson at the 12th annual Webby Awards ceremony Tuesday night in New York City. The Webbys, honoring the best of the internet, limit speeches for all recipients to just five words, making for some fittingly creative efforts on the part of award winners.

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"Mr. DJ, can you play another song?"

With those five words, David Byrne accepted his Lifetime Achievement Award from label mate and friend Laurie Anderson at the 12th annual Webby Awards ceremony Tuesday night in New York City. The Webbys, honoring the best of the internet, limit speeches for all recipients to just five words, making for some fittingly creative efforts on the part of award winners. For a complete list of the speeches, visit webbyawards.com. You can read an insider's account of the evening's festivities at The Huffington Post by visiting huffingtonpost.com, along with more pictures from the event.

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  • Thursday, June 12, 2008
    David Byrne Accepts Lifetime Achievement Webby from Laurie Anderson

    "Mr. DJ, can you play another song?"

    With those five words, David Byrne accepted his Lifetime Achievement Award from label mate and friend Laurie Anderson at the 12th annual Webby Awards ceremony Tuesday night in New York City. The Webbys, honoring the best of the internet, limit speeches for all recipients to just five words, making for some fittingly creative efforts on the part of award winners. For a complete list of the speeches, visit webbyawards.com. You can read an insider's account of the evening's festivities at The Huffington Post by visiting huffingtonpost.com, along with more pictures from the event.

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