Here is his, somewhat uncharacteristically unscientific, acceptance speech:
I always feel a bit strange if I partly congratulate myself. But Parsons gave the role in The Big Bang Theory much more than just myself. ;-) So congratulations! This first Emmy for a string theorist is a hugely deserved award.
Knock knock knock. Penny?
Knock knock knock. Penny?
Knock knock knock. Emmy! :-)
Some comments in the media:
Why Fame: Parsons beats Baldwin and Carell!
CNN: Sheldon super hot on Web
Variety: Jim Parsons' Big Break
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