Dananjaya Hettiarachchi - World Champion of Public Speaking 2014 - Full Speech

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  • @sumansomaiah8943
    @sumansomaiah8943 3 роки тому +4431

    Take every single great international speech, "put them all together", you get this speech.

    • @sc6977
      @sc6977 3 роки тому +1

      💜Keep the lord first.
      A dedication to God😃
      ua-cam.com/video/LNlqAV3DteU/v-deo.html

    • @hunter-z4547
      @hunter-z4547 3 роки тому +19

      Vannakam da mapla suman

    • @meryemelarroussi6297
      @meryemelarroussi6297 2 роки тому +42

      you should definitely see the speech "power of words" of Mohamed Qahtani

    • @creepykillu
      @creepykillu 2 роки тому +3

      🤣🤣

    • @sagar8432
      @sagar8432 2 роки тому +3

      😂😂

  • @ruxxy_j5667
    @ruxxy_j5667 3 роки тому +1534

    After 6 years I'm still amazed by this speech. As a Sri Lankan I'm very proud

    • @EverythingBeautiful-sf2di
      @EverythingBeautiful-sf2di 3 роки тому +17

      Me too
      As a srilankan
      Kanchi ❤

    • @sc6977
      @sc6977 3 роки тому

      💜Keep the lord first.
      A dedication to God😃
      ua-cam.com/video/LNlqAV3DteU/v-deo.html

    • @juliamayorian1077
      @juliamayorian1077 3 роки тому +4

      So do I

    • @sampath006
      @sampath006 3 роки тому +3

      So do I

    • @nadda1845
      @nadda1845 2 роки тому +1

      Same to me..as a sri lankan...🇱🇰🇱🇰

  • @ZanMartel
    @ZanMartel 3 роки тому +1848

    He is incredible
    1) engaging start using props
    2) story telling (comedy)
    3) moral of the story
    4) cyclical finish back to the props
    5) inside joke conclusion

    • @rovenareci8130
      @rovenareci8130 2 роки тому +16

      It was amazing

    • @Winchester1973
      @Winchester1973 10 місяців тому +2

      A worthy champion🏆

    • @vgamerul4617
      @vgamerul4617 10 місяців тому +1

      @@Winchester1973absolutely

    • @jn8543
      @jn8543 9 місяців тому

      Best speaker I have ever came through

    • @ArunKumar-vd6tk
      @ArunKumar-vd6tk 29 днів тому

      @@jn8543 Then you are yet to watch Brian Tracy, Les Brown, Tony Robbins speaking!!
      Folk, they all are unique, and it's all about what you see something in them even if you dont know what it is!!!!

  • @mehdinowroozi3516
    @mehdinowroozi3516 7 місяців тому +138

    “The artist is not a special kind of man, but every man is a special kind of artist.”
    - Ananda Coomaraswamy

  • @ChamandyBeats
    @ChamandyBeats 8 років тому +2856

    The better you are a communicator, the better your life becomes.

  • @soory12345
    @soory12345 5 років тому +2083

    Sri Lankans are proud of you. That was incredible

  • @PAWORDI
    @PAWORDI 4 роки тому +908

    When a son sees his mother cry tears of shame, that's a life changing movement !
    - Dananjaya Hettiyarachchi -

    • @mahjoubharis8730
      @mahjoubharis8730 3 роки тому +15

      *moment

    • @hasiWills1021
      @hasiWills1021 3 роки тому +3

      😌 exactly

    • @PAWORDI
      @PAWORDI 3 роки тому

      @@mahjoubharis8730 ahhh .... my bad ! thanks.

    • @sc6977
      @sc6977 3 роки тому

      💜Keep the lord first
      A dedication to God😃
      ua-cam.com/video/LNlqAV3DteU/v-deo.html

    • @TheAnuj184
      @TheAnuj184 3 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/nsqAkIZVM1w/v-deo.html

  • @thorchallgren
    @thorchallgren 3 роки тому +989

    Since 2014, I've not seen a World Championship speech that moves me like this one. I've seen it many times, I know where he's going, I know the ending, and yet it moves me every time. Just brilliant.

    • @kathrynwest1072
      @kathrynwest1072 2 роки тому +22

      the pauses are immaculate

    • @dayson88
      @dayson88 2 роки тому +13

      same thing with me...have seen it over 10 times i guess and its still new everytime i come accross it

    • @baharitechhd4261
      @baharitechhd4261 2 роки тому +7

      He is amazing but I think the 2015 winner mohamed qahtani was the best I have seen, the whole crowd were engaged throughout

    • @winefredajerusalem3567
      @winefredajerusalem3567 Рік тому +1

      Same here

    • @BDmin-h4r
      @BDmin-h4r 5 днів тому

      I see something in you😊

  • @tarandeepsingh7973
    @tarandeepsingh7973 7 років тому +279

    Sir, today I participated in a declamation competition where I had to imitate any famous speech.. So i chose your master piece' I SEE SOMETHING'.. after more than a week of practicing.. today I won the first prize in it..
    All credit goes to u..
    Thank u for this wonderful speech..

  • @Koechenock1
    @Koechenock1 6 років тому +791

    "Mothers cry three different types of tears; tears of Joy, tears of sorrow and tears of shame. When a son sees his mother cry tears of shame, that's a life-changing moment." The lines that keep replaying in my mind.. 4 years down the line.

    • @sbinotto3780
      @sbinotto3780 5 років тому +36

      There are slso tears of relief
      One of my favorite moments when my mum started to believe in me again

    • @awaramusafir16
      @awaramusafir16 4 роки тому +2

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    • @mdhcccc
      @mdhcccc 4 роки тому

      God

    • @sc6977
      @sc6977 3 роки тому

      💜Keep the lord first.
      A dedication to God😃
      ua-cam.com/video/LNlqAV3DteU/v-deo.html

    • @SriLankanhomemeals
      @SriLankanhomemeals Рік тому

      Wow.Before reading your comment I thought he was saying.
      Mothers cry.Three different types of tears;tears of joy.tears of sorrow.tears of shame.When a son sees his mother cry.Tears of shame.That's a life changing moment.

  • @feartheghus
    @feartheghus 5 років тому +2248

    I see something in this guy’s speech, but I don’t know what it is.

    • @lucky-ro732
      @lucky-ro732 5 років тому +19

      You saw him XD

    • @sauharda911
      @sauharda911 4 роки тому +24

      Thats the whole point of the speech. It all makes sense now

    • @KM-sf6zy
      @KM-sf6zy 4 роки тому +11

      Yea me too It's ten times when I see it, but I still don't know what it is

    • @kazibwekelvin4650
      @kazibwekelvin4650 4 роки тому +6

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @flashgautam3640
      @flashgautam3640 4 роки тому

      Bcs u r dullard! 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣😂🤣🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤣🤣😂

  • @dharmapola1003
    @dharmapola1003 2 роки тому +32

    My grandfather's name is D.R.Hetiarachy. He came from Ceylon and settled in Malaysia. He is no more with me. I don't know any of his relations in Ceylon. I like this Hetiarachy 's speech. His name brought back memories of my grandfather. God bless you young man. May you be happy and successful in life. 🍁🙏🍁

  • @annehyun9669
    @annehyun9669 4 роки тому +834

    "And when you’re lost, it’s difficult to feel special" this hit me yuyu

    • @TheTikimom10
      @TheTikimom10 3 роки тому +11

      ...but when you have Dan no matter how broke and lost you are, his words piece u back together🌷

    • @sc6977
      @sc6977 3 роки тому

      💜Keep the lord first
      A dedication to God😃
      ua-cam.com/video/LNlqAV3DteU/v-deo.html

    • @shikharverma2876
      @shikharverma2876 9 місяців тому

      now wth is yuyu

  • @priyadharshinimahadevan9037
    @priyadharshinimahadevan9037 5 років тому +570

    Most inspiring speech. lHow many of you still watch this in 2019?

    • @tahirahmed6823
      @tahirahmed6823 5 років тому +14

      How many watch in 2020

    • @-SalimRaja
      @-SalimRaja 5 років тому +5

      Priyadharshini Mahadevan
      "How many of you still watch this in 2019?" Stop spamming UA-cam with these kinds of comments Karen

    • @shaurya4895
      @shaurya4895 5 років тому

      Priyadharshini Mahadevan meeeeee

    • @arumugamkathatharan1995
      @arumugamkathatharan1995 5 років тому

      Me

    • @rajeshjana5391
      @rajeshjana5391 5 років тому

      I see something in him but I still don't know what it is

  • @ashishacharya9015
    @ashishacharya9015 4 роки тому +238

    "if you have great people in your life, no matter how broken how loss you become. They can piece you back together"

    • @sc6977
      @sc6977 3 роки тому

      💜Keep the lord first..
      A dedication to God😃
      ua-cam.com/video/LNlqAV3DteU/v-deo.html

    • @Jesus-boy-moses
      @Jesus-boy-moses Рік тому +1

      I was once broken 😢

    • @miniguppy
      @miniguppy 2 місяці тому

      *lost

  • @wisdomspeaks2010
    @wisdomspeaks2010 2 роки тому +243

    All these years later this is still the best speech on the planet to me❤️

    • @shanali1976
      @shanali1976 2 роки тому

    • @winefredajerusalem3567
      @winefredajerusalem3567 2 роки тому +1

      Agree

    • @mr_harshitkumar
      @mr_harshitkumar Рік тому

      Change your video settings which you uploaded.
      It's made for kids that's the reason people can't comment on it.
      It's reach is also poor because of the same reason.

  • @noadhominem1745
    @noadhominem1745 8 років тому +5967

    "I see something in you, but I don't know what it is"
    Would be fun to hear a doctor say it :D

  • @prakharsharma7543
    @prakharsharma7543 6 років тому +901

    Great people makes difficult things look very easy

  • @publicspeakingmentor
    @publicspeakingmentor 8 років тому +581

    In my eyes this was the best championship speech ever. Danajaya you are a masterful presenter. Nothing was overdone or oversold in this speech. Everything was authentic You were the example that I looked to present as "yourself". Thank you for the inspiration.

    • @osandachanith1578
      @osandachanith1578 6 років тому +2

      Love you both..
      2 Geniuses

    • @sc6977
      @sc6977 3 роки тому

      💜Keep the lord first.
      A dedication to God😃
      ua-cam.com/video/LNlqAV3DteU/v-deo.html

  • @akibaabida8861
    @akibaabida8861 3 роки тому +193

    It's a beautiful speech. Aftar hearing this speech, I can feel something in myself. But I don't know what it is!

  • @ajayjawalkar
    @ajayjawalkar 5 років тому +3362

    Put all your fear of public speaking together ✨✨✨✨
    And you'll get mine 😁
    Edited: thanks for 1.6k + likes ❤️😄
    Edited 2: thanks for 2.5k + likes❤️😄
    (ps: it's first time so many people read what I said than what I put all together of my entire life😂 )

    • @muhammedjaved786
      @muhammedjaved786 5 років тому +5

      AJ lol same

    • @kishanrsc
      @kishanrsc 5 років тому +2

      Same here...🤘🥵🙏
      😇

    • @GTR-93
      @GTR-93 5 років тому +14

      I SEE SOMETHING IN U BUT I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS

    • @abhishekkhat6252
      @abhishekkhat6252 5 років тому +1

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @VihanDamaris
      @VihanDamaris 5 років тому +9

      Ahahaha put your fear of public speaking with everyone's, and you get mine! 😂

  • @MsTonkal
    @MsTonkal 8 років тому +2642

    He is amazing. At the end of his speech, I was laughing and crying at the same time while holding my heart. It was a really good speech. I saw a lot of depth and meaning in that speech....but I don't know what it is.....

    • @GEECHOO
      @GEECHOO 8 років тому +16

      pure magic

    • @asmitkatuwal730
      @asmitkatuwal730 7 років тому +10

      Tanja Leigh
      It work with me same..

    • @asmitkatuwal730
      @asmitkatuwal730 7 років тому +9

      At end i laughed nd then cried a lot...i donot why i cry....hats off..

    • @scandy7518
      @scandy7518 7 років тому +2

      Tanja Leigh 😂

    • @mrstone.
      @mrstone. 6 років тому

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @peirayu
    @peirayu Рік тому +61

    Even after 8 years, I can still feel your motivation in this speech. I am also a toastmasters member and I am inspired by your speech. Thank you for your great speech!

    • @Anonymous-dw2in
      @Anonymous-dw2in Рік тому +1

      I am preparing for a toastmaster competition watching this 😂

  • @njacobkrocha2418
    @njacobkrocha2418 2 роки тому +62

    I feel so special this came on my recommended list. Perhaps the Universe saw something in me and with the love and support from all of you, I'll be able to gather the pieces together and see that something in me. Thank you for all the love, prayers and best wishes. Truly blessed.
    And to all those undergoing through a challenging time and not knowing what to do, be assured that I see something in you. May you overcome through it at the earliest.

  • @peterongkl
    @peterongkl 4 роки тому +47

    Dananjaya, I was there. Time flies so fast.
    Unfortunately, I did not progress much. I think it is time for me to reconsider, re-think, re-plan to make better progress in my life, my career and my family.
    Sometimes people see something in us that we can't see in ourselves, however the point is that we need to make a move, take the very first step. It's the first step of moving forward that may actually be the most difficult, letting go of what's holding us back. Else, they really don’t know what it is. 👦

    • @philipagwu3966
      @philipagwu3966 9 місяців тому

      Thanks for putting this masterpiece out here.

  • @ericvandendriesen5857
    @ericvandendriesen5857 10 років тому +72

    Hey Dananjaya, great speech. In fact why this speech was made the winning speech is the fact that it was your life experience and circumstance that is narrated through your oration skills which you mastered from Toastmasters. You made Sri Lanka proud.

  • @MyDarKnightMareAnims
    @MyDarKnightMareAnims 5 років тому +8527

    I pronounced his name and my furniture started floating.

    • @TheDiegolopez007
      @TheDiegolopez007 5 років тому +152

      Yooo I'm dying!!! Lmao

    • @potterjayan
      @potterjayan 5 років тому +289

      It's a sri lankan name :) But when we pronounce it in the lankan accent, it doesn't sound like a spell at all

    • @aoofelipe
      @aoofelipe 5 років тому +34

      This! 😂😂😂

    • @mrb2643
      @mrb2643 5 років тому +36

      I had to read the name again to make sure

    • @shoutforit
      @shoutforit 5 років тому +7

      Lolz

  • @Brother_Abdalla
    @Brother_Abdalla Рік тому +173

    Everybody watching this video 2023 I greet u ...this man has special voice 🙏 4:45

    • @DIPINCH
      @DIPINCH 8 місяців тому +1

      2024

  • @MD_Honey
    @MD_Honey 8 років тому +36

    I am so inspired by this speech. No matter how many times are you broken, lost, you still can come back being special. Thanks! A wonderful speech!

  • @Jodl007
    @Jodl007 5 років тому +141

    He recently gave a keynote speech in our Toastmasters convention. Definitely one of the best motivational speakers I have met. 👍👍

    • @rafiulrafi4361
      @rafiulrafi4361 5 років тому +1

      Can you provide the link of that speech?

  • @LimLux
    @LimLux 5 років тому +38

    *Being able to know how, when and who to ask for help is more powerful than living 100 lives!*

  • @c.r.palihakkara7179
    @c.r.palihakkara7179 2 роки тому +59

    Its being almost 8years and I still can't find a better speech than this.. wonderful speech!!

    • @Shrew0003
      @Shrew0003 Рік тому +2

      put all the speech in the world together, you get this speech 🤣

    • @mid1544
      @mid1544 Рік тому +1

      ​@@Shrew0003 🤣🤣

  • @petfunny_videos
    @petfunny_videos Рік тому +41

    I just came here to say Thank You to you sir. Because of you and this speech, I was able to back the first prize in the Inter-School English Elocution Competition.

  • @gemolazerikamarier.5396
    @gemolazerikamarier.5396 2 роки тому +22

    Bravo, Mr. Hettiarachchi. Your country must be really proud of you. It is no wonder why you are held as the champion. Your speech delivery was remarkable and entertaining. I have noticed that you really love speaking. Your way of delivering your words can be seen with the emotion you have given to the audience. All the words you have chosen are only suitable to entertain the viewers, not to mention that with your skills you have inspired many students, especially those who are in the field of English teaching. Keep up the good work, sir, and I hope you will inspire many students in the future. Your video is very much recommended. God bless you, and live well!

  • @ufoetdog8353
    @ufoetdog8353 3 роки тому +43

    Probably one of the most impressive powerful story telling speeches ever. It is brilliant

  • @higanajesaiahmaeo.3683
    @higanajesaiahmaeo.3683 2 роки тому +48

    I had never seen this before, and I never would have seen it if it weren't for my instructor assigning us to watch it. The speaker is really incredible. He delivered a superb speech with ease. We are all unique in different ways, which is really inspirational. One of my favorite portions of his speech was when he stated, "My fellow flowers," as if to say that we are all flowers with various fragrances.

    • @bengoodh8384
      @bengoodh8384 2 роки тому

      Hi baby how are you doing now i hope you are really doing good you are awesome looking at you baby makes happy when I look at your picture it is beyond my imagination that a creature like you really exist like a rose you make the garden so beautiful You are a diamond to any man that have eyes to see goodness of a womanhood Baby am Ben easy going person very understandable Am a civil engineer and a contractor I work at so many places like Asia Europe and Africa I love art craft and I write music I like ideal people when I see your picture am impress I want a good woman that understand what real love is all about who will understand me and perfectly be for me So we can build our world strong enough to care for each other I want you to be mine and I hope to hear from you soonest thanks

    • @holliswilliams8426
      @holliswilliams8426 7 місяців тому

      you are all mental

  • @joseflores-pz2gp
    @joseflores-pz2gp 5 років тому +275

    I’ve been ignoring this in my recommended for 6 months now, UA-cam really wanted to show this to me because it must see something in me...

  • @jpsayonara
    @jpsayonara 4 роки тому +98

    Love it, Dananjaya. I started my Toastmasters journey only in Oct 2019. This one is one of the best speeches I've ever watched. I've become your fan. Keep rocking and inspiring your fans.

    • @sc6977
      @sc6977 3 роки тому +1

      💜Keep the lord first.
      A dedication to God😃
      ua-cam.com/video/LNlqAV3DteU/v-deo.html

    • @chinthanaruwan8913
      @chinthanaruwan8913 2 роки тому

      But y typical Indians English accent so wired

  • @tr.hasanbinsameen6232
    @tr.hasanbinsameen6232 4 роки тому +37

    I see something new in me... after hearing this, such a wonderful speech Dananjaya Hettiarachi.

  • @Melanie-k7w
    @Melanie-k7w 2 роки тому +8

    This speech was given to me 2 weeks ago as an assignemt in class, never did I imagine the impact it would have in me. I've forwarded it to people I care about, people I know are going through it. This speech just moved me in a way that has me really loving myself, I see something in me!

  • @sm_artx
    @sm_artx 4 роки тому +31

    I used to be terrified of public speaking before. Then I went to college and as part of the curriculum, I had to speak and make presentations in front of a large class of fellow students and professors. The first few minutes were tense, I felt my hands trembling holding the microphone, my legs feeling a little unsteady, my heart thumping out of my chest. However, in a few minutes, all that was gone and I had the audience with me. That's when I knew I loved this.

    • @sc6977
      @sc6977 3 роки тому

      💜Keep the lord first
      A dedication to God😃
      ua-cam.com/video/LNlqAV3DteU/v-deo.html

    • @god5535
      @god5535 3 роки тому

      Same. I took theater arts for a semester in college, (attended the speech club in college) and finally now make totally raw and impromptu podcasts without any jump cuts or edits.
      Although I will not even scratch the surface to this guy's ability I realize that with practice anything is possible. I am very self-conscious about my voice and accent and even talking fast and mumbling.... but all these tweaks made me more confident.

  • @treypohe4593
    @treypohe4593 6 років тому +40

    That s was a great speech! I would never have discovered this if it wasn't for my English Teacher! She showed the class and believe me everyone was crying their eyes out after that ending! Great work!

    • @lkdkjasjdflj2609
      @lkdkjasjdflj2609 5 років тому +1

      Trey Pohe My English teacher also showed this but it was mostly laughs no one cried lol

  • @stephaniepotenciano9611
    @stephaniepotenciano9611 3 роки тому +286

    "I see something in you but i don't know what it is."
    What an amazing speech

    • @sc6977
      @sc6977 3 роки тому

      💜Keep the lord first.
      A dedication to God😃
      ua-cam.com/video/LNlqAV3DteU/v-deo.html

    • @fightermma
      @fightermma 3 роки тому +1

      Hello
      Something I have been in search for quite sometime is a connection with somebody that goes beyond vanity. It's very hard to do in this day and age. People can be, somewhat very superficial.
      On my quest to achieve this I have learnt a lot about human nature. It seems to me that those who are not given traits such as beauty or being wealthy are some of the nicest, kindest and generous people.
      While the "gorgeous" and well off seem to be the most arrogant and greedy people out there. Of course that's not to say there aren't beautiful kind people out there.
      I've been in the process of change for a while now and I have made some decent changes but don't you just hate it when people can't let go of your past mistakes.
      I saw your profile and it intrigued me. I wanted to learn more about who you are and what type of path you would like on in life. Can we talk?

    • @shanali1976
      @shanali1976 2 роки тому

    • @brightlylightly2097
      @brightlylightly2097 2 роки тому

      New Bernie Mac 😂

  • @vensantillan3000
    @vensantillan3000 2 роки тому +11

    I watched this video for the first time today. And it made me laugh, made me think, and made me cry too! Best 7 minutes of an amazing experience, today! I liked this video. I bookmarked this too. And of course, I subscribed. I see something in you Dananjaya Hettiarachchi. You are a charismatic, authentic, and awesome human being! Thank you for reminding me to appreciate all the people who helped me and those who saw something in me. I wish you the best!

  • @gavinnfrancisfernando6719
    @gavinnfrancisfernando6719 10 років тому +31

    Dananjaya Congratulations !
    Dananjaya, is an amazing human being. When I first met him at Virtusa at a lunch table I saw something special in him. I knew what it was that I was sure this handsome man would go long long way. Not only because of his personality you see, but also of his ability to listen to and ability to talk and advice someone through his vision. Several times I had lunch with him and we shared our stories . He is an AMAZING HUMAN BEING. I am fortunate to say that he is a friend of mine.

    • @alexanderelvis1114
      @alexanderelvis1114 7 років тому

      Gavinn Francis Fernando envy of u Sir

    • @bryo8055
      @bryo8055 7 років тому +1

      Gavinn Francis Fernando let me guess you saw something special on him but you don't know what it is yet...

  • @BlackSpeakersNetwork
    @BlackSpeakersNetwork 4 роки тому +104

    This is my #1 Favorite Toastmasters Presentation and I would dare say one of the best to grace the World Championship Stage. Nearly flawless!

    • @sc6977
      @sc6977 3 роки тому

      💜Keep the lord first.
      A dedication to God😃
      ua-cam.com/video/LNlqAV3DteU/v-deo.html

    • @arthurkyriazis9497
      @arthurkyriazis9497 2 роки тому +1

      Just to note, it's a Toastmaster's World Championship.

    • @winefredajerusalem3567
      @winefredajerusalem3567 2 роки тому +1

      Super love his speech.... impactful...

  • @karthik.marx777
    @karthik.marx777 8 років тому +239

    im proud of you buddy, luv from srilanka

    • @socool1785
      @socool1785 7 років тому +2

      Karthik Muthusamy sub me 😍

    • @sarikasharma1716
      @sarikasharma1716 5 років тому

      Really he is very good ... respect from india

  • @tedmellamphy8186
    @tedmellamphy8186 10 років тому +100

    Not just the speech, but the gestures, even the triumphant finger in the air at the end which signaled, "beat that"
    Beautiful.

    • @MoiraOBrien
      @MoiraOBrien 10 років тому +1

      Brilliant!

    • @PaulOMahony
      @PaulOMahony 9 років тому +2

      Wow - a marvelous opening - memorable use of visual aids - beautiful flow from opening into the body of the speech - superbly crafted language - superlative timing - stupendous rapport with audience - arresting storytelling - staggering self-confidence - delightful humour - glorious celebration.
      Next time: maybe say "Ladies & Gentlemen & Talk Show for Talkers"
      Otherwise carry on speaking in the same vein - changing the world for us all

    • @tedmellamphy8186
      @tedmellamphy8186 9 років тому +3

      Wow - what a worthy winner, and a wonderful human being.
      I had the pleasure of speaking with Dananjaya on the "The Talk Show For Talkers" on
      www.irishradiointernational.com
      comes across as humble, sincere and generous with his time. Truly a World Champion!

    • @melmarubu
      @melmarubu 7 років тому +2

      Ted Mellamphy true

  • @speedracer77
    @speedracer77 4 роки тому +662

    "Son it's ok. You flunked your exams. You already got arrested. That's fine. You get that from your mother's side." :')

    • @samwright285
      @samwright285 3 роки тому +13

      Classic

    • @sc6977
      @sc6977 3 роки тому +3

      💜Keep the lord first
      A dedication to God😃
      ua-cam.com/video/LNlqAV3DteU/v-deo.html

    • @oriental-penguin
      @oriental-penguin 2 роки тому +12

      Typical Sri Lankan dad 😅

    • @sayurunethsilu
      @sayurunethsilu 2 роки тому +6

      Haha a typical lankan joke,it's all in good faith tho

    • @RCBFANS088
      @RCBFANS088 23 дні тому

      English is wik 😂

  • @Kammaliya
    @Kammaliya 8 років тому +37

    I'm so proud of a fellow srilankan like him

  • @donitawm
    @donitawm 11 місяців тому +1

    I think I accidentally stumbled across this video on UA-cam and I am now grateful this video was in my search results! The speech is simply impressive, from start to finish. Mr Dananjaya nailed it and I still remember his signature message "I see something in you but I don't know what it is!"! I have watched this speech several times and it energizes me every time. When I first watched this speech, I had no plan of joining Toastmasters. Interesting how my first Toastmasters meeting was yesterday and I am actually planning to become an official member! Thank you Mr Hettiarachchi for the great inspirational speech! P.S. I am proud a fellow Sri Lankan won the 2014 competition!

  • @josephkuriaofficial
    @josephkuriaofficial Рік тому +8

    Every year I must come back to rewatch this presentation 😊

  • @kkichires51
    @kkichires51 10 років тому +86

    Wow,that is the most wonderful speech I ever heard.
    Power,gesture,voice,expression,attitude and mind,
    everything is perfect.
    I'm very very very impressed.

    • @thilansathruwan8302
      @thilansathruwan8302 6 років тому +2

      He is from Sri Lanka.

    • @ongphuongsuky2847
      @ongphuongsuky2847 6 років тому

      agree with you, that is very impressed

    • @christofferinfo
      @christofferinfo 6 років тому

      Watch he ending speech by Charlie Chaplin in the movie Dictator and you'll see a wonderful speech... ;-)

    • @sc6977
      @sc6977 3 роки тому

      💜Keep the lord first..
      A dedication to God😃
      ua-cam.com/video/LNlqAV3DteU/v-deo.html

  • @gracerueda5503
    @gracerueda5503 3 роки тому +11

    This speech made us see something in us and only realize what kind of person we are. Great speech, spoken from the heart.

  • @AnteMeridiem11
    @AnteMeridiem11 2 роки тому +15

    This kept me hooked for the entire 7 odd minutes. Would like to mention something though - if you have great people around you who genuinely value you, are your well wishers and try to bring the best in you, be grateful to the universe(and to those people of course) as not everyone have them. But in any case, your life is YOUR responsibility and you yourself need to find a way out of the mess life at times put you in. Let's not wait for any angel to sort things out for you. Be your own angel. Thanks for reading. Hope you have a good life.

  • @keshara97
    @keshara97 6 років тому +93

    He is a Sri Lankan !!! I’m proud of that and I’m pretty sure his cool dad also sri lankan😍

    • @boredomhimself
      @boredomhimself 5 років тому

      Of course he would be!

    • @cheapreviews7785
      @cheapreviews7785 4 роки тому

      Proud to be a lankan!

    • @nuwanabeyrathna3531
      @nuwanabeyrathna3531 4 роки тому

      @@cheapreviews7785 Proud to be a lankan!

    • @Eltewu7168
      @Eltewu7168 4 роки тому

      And his emotional mom too 🤣🤣🤣

    • @hashithamarathunga1028
      @hashithamarathunga1028 3 роки тому +3

      චාටර් කරන්න එපා ඕයි ලංකාව. ධනංජයත් පච වෙනවා උඹලා වගේ ප්‍රවුඩ් හිඟන්නො නිසා.

  • @RahimBahrain
    @RahimBahrain 9 років тому +238

    A simple text crafted intelligently to conform to judging criteria to maximize scoring and not to speak of the natural, smooth delivery. The prop (rose) played a pivotal role in providing the speech with an attention grabbing opening and an effective conclusion. The lacing of humor and engaging the audience with questions also played a role in maximizing scoring. The best part of course is the simple, natural delivery without extravagant gestures and body language.

    • @imperfect1439
      @imperfect1439 8 років тому +30

      +Abdul Rahim Hasan Jesus, did you swallow a thesaurus?

    • @socool1785
      @socool1785 7 років тому

      samiullah shaik subsicrbe my channel

    • @melmarubu
      @melmarubu 7 років тому +2

      This was truly the best talk I have ever heard

    • @hafezj3289
      @hafezj3289 7 років тому +3

      Abdul Rahim Hasan very good feedback

    • @jayflyfly9823
      @jayflyfly9823 5 років тому

      Damn nigga

  • @maheshv8254
    @maheshv8254 8 років тому +17

    You looked a winner the moment you stepped in. Very composed and well prepared.

  • @yaalchun
    @yaalchun Місяць тому +2

    This speech had everything a good humor story beginning,middle,and end props too, and most of all touched the audience emotionally. It was amazing and worth watching. Most inspiring speech!❤

  • @mrsteve7521
    @mrsteve7521 2 місяці тому +22

    How many watching this in 2024

  • @ndz7372
    @ndz7372 2 роки тому +8

    I love this... watching this for the first time, you'll never know what's coming or how the story gonna is gonna end. You'll end up laughing at intervals, keeping eyes out for flaws and lapses and at the end of the video, realize you just watched something truly amazing, maybe the greatest speech on UA-cam.

  • @MarcianoLieAYoung
    @MarcianoLieAYoung 9 років тому +74

    This is great! I actually almost started clapping my hands here in my room behind my computer! I am definitely joining the TM!

  • @ericahjoyrositenoc
    @ericahjoyrositenoc 2 роки тому +6

    The way he deliver his speevh was very catchy. His chosen words of the speech was sound pleasing and not the vague for the audience. I can say he's really great at speaking in public and delivering his words with emotions!👏🏻

  • @mohamedaldebaawy9490
    @mohamedaldebaawy9490 7 років тому +24

    I really enjoy that speech every time i watch it as if it's my first time to see it :)
    Wishing you all the success

  • @RahulKulkarni2011
    @RahulKulkarni2011 9 років тому +16

    A true Toastmaster! Since I listened to this speech, I see something everywhere but I don't know what it is.

  • @billyraybar
    @billyraybar 8 років тому +13

    Brilliant. Profound. I actually fought back a tear watching this

  • @frhadaslanov7073
    @frhadaslanov7073 Місяць тому +1

    actually the word i see something in you is an expression of support. ıf there are people who are close to us and love us in our life, they will support us in every way and connect us to life again🌹

  • @ritumanandhar9166
    @ritumanandhar9166 3 роки тому +31

    I first came across your speech in one of the toastmasters pathway's project video and automatically I knew I need to follow more of your work! This is such a great speech, thank you TM Dananjaya for this!

  • @nehaljhirmaria
    @nehaljhirmaria 5 років тому +1541

    Voldemort: "Avada Kedavra"
    Harry Potter: "dananjaya..hettiarachchi"

    • @donkaveen
      @donkaveen 5 років тому +70

      I'm Sri Lankan and this made me laugh my ass off.

    • @nairahu.c.1643
      @nairahu.c.1643 5 років тому +6

      HAHAHAHAHAHHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHHA

    • @adel6083
      @adel6083 4 роки тому +3

      The beste comment i have seen in my life

    • @emmanuel-luka
      @emmanuel-luka 4 роки тому +2

      Lol

    • @isurikakaushani80
      @isurikakaushani80 4 роки тому +13

      Dumbledore: "Jhirmaria"

  • @caatoos101
    @caatoos101 3 роки тому +31

    Being surrounded by great people is always a second chance in life💞

  • @haldunagayev7320
    @haldunagayev7320 Місяць тому

    This video is very profound, illustrating the importance of family and their roles in life. The transformation of a fearless person due to their mother is a significant testament. The father in the video is an idol; instead of just supporting him unconditionally, he guides him on the right path. The core message of the video is that it’s never too late to change your life. If you don’t take action now, it may become even harder later. However, the key is to keep moving forward, relying on those who genuinely guide you, even if they aren’t your closest friends.

  • @buitony5768
    @buitony5768 4 роки тому +7

    This is a speech I ever, never see before. Love is so much . Thanks 🙏

    • @sc6977
      @sc6977 3 роки тому

      💜Keep the lord first.
      A dedication to God😃
      ua-cam.com/video/LNlqAV3DteU/v-deo.html

  • @upendraramdat3050
    @upendraramdat3050 9 місяців тому +14

    This speech had everything - a good story, humor, beginning, middle, and end, props too, and most of all touched the audience emotionally. It was amazing and worth watching. The speaker is inspirational!

  • @bijucyborg
    @bijucyborg 5 років тому +380

    Everyone wishes to be a good speaker but no one wanting to be a good listener?

    • @divedeepinside-JK
      @divedeepinside-JK 5 років тому +30

      to be able to listen you need high state of consciousness and that is a rare thing , not many have it :) , cos to be able to listen you need hearth and compassion , and not many have that :)

    • @iecsao
      @iecsao 5 років тому +4

      @@divedeepinside-JK your so philosophical :")

    • @chrisbrown2211
      @chrisbrown2211 5 років тому +2

      @Staying Sober truth

    • @GuRuGeorge03
      @GuRuGeorge03 5 років тому +6

      i always wanted to be a good listener since i am a kid and i know many others that do to, "everyone" and "Noone" is black and white thinking that generates a lot of problems, I hope you "listen" to this message to realize that the world is more than just black and white, colors exists and they are beautiful, just because you may not see them doesn't mean they don't exist
      greetings from germany

    • @greenelephantorg
      @greenelephantorg 5 років тому +2

      Great point! ;-) I was actually searching YT for great examples of "listening" instead of talking.. IMO many are confusing listening with agreeing/submitting/ to others

  • @nadfizan6789
    @nadfizan6789 15 днів тому

    The best thing about this speech
    1.Repeated expression to engage
    2. Body language - emphasize on the message
    3.The use of the stage
    4.Injected a sense of humour
    5.The flow/ structure of the presentation
    6.Create the positive vibes among the audience by giving motivational thought
    7.The use of the props
    8.Intonation

  • @abelremmy9223
    @abelremmy9223 7 місяців тому +3

    I will one day break this man's record💪a very fantastic speech🎉

  • @chunulimboo8216
    @chunulimboo8216 7 років тому +30

    Yeah that 3 types of tears ...
    I wanna give all happinese to my mom and dad

  • @theblackcrow7735
    @theblackcrow7735 8 років тому +458

    This is my goal: Win the Toastmasters International Public Speaking World Championship. I plan to accomplish this in two (2) years or less. I've joined a local club, am already scheduled to compete in upcoming speech contests next months. This, as Napoleon Hill writes in "Think and Grow Rich," is my BURNING DESIRE..., to become a World Champion Public Speaker.

  • @MarkosGH
    @MarkosGH 2 місяці тому

    I was in a deep depression at the end of 2014. Watching this speech did something to me... I think it planted a seed that would grow and help me out of that dark period. Thank you.

  • @andrewmichaeltv6392
    @andrewmichaeltv6392 8 років тому +17

    engaging,entertained and brilliantly delivered..

  • @mamameena76
    @mamameena76 10 років тому +20

    saw this for the first time today changed my life

    • @ohpls
      @ohpls 7 років тому +3

      Ameenah Rahim for a day

    • @Erynzindulge
      @Erynzindulge 6 років тому

      how has it effected your life up to now?

  • @dscecseprohitsil3rdsem949
    @dscecseprohitsil3rdsem949 5 років тому +607

    I see something in the physics book but I dont know what it is....

  • @bishtsapan1
    @bishtsapan1 11 місяців тому +2

    Dear Dhananjaya, I have just part taken in a "public speaking comptetion" and waiting for the results to be in the last 100 contestants. I feel am good at sending across my messages but did not know how to incorporate humour. You have just taught me how to do it. This is a complete speech... story, message, humour, pain and gratitude. Thanks for the lesson!

  • @LaRosa121
    @LaRosa121 2 роки тому +11

    This is simply one of the best speeches I've ever heard 😍😍

  • @marcusteohlive
    @marcusteohlive 2 роки тому +5

    Watched your speech many times and still love it! Congratulations and thank you!

  • @rafaysalman8301
    @rafaysalman8301 4 роки тому +195

    Who's watching in 2024 February?

  • @brookzera218
    @brookzera218 2 роки тому +2

    That final hand posting to the sky killed it ! My man ! beautiful speech !!! Respect from Ethiopia

  • @jreincabe8777
    @jreincabe8777 Рік тому +3

    The speaker exhibited remarkable communication skills by incorporating exceptional body language, strategically employing repetition for memorability, exuding confidence, and effectively utilizing pauses. These elements collectively enhanced the overall impact and engagement of the presentation, leaving a lasting impression on the audience..

  • @SAli-qh2xe
    @SAli-qh2xe 5 років тому +1409

    2014: Nope
    2015: Nope
    2016: Nope
    2017: Nope
    2018: Nope
    2019: LETS RECOMMEND THISSSSSS!!!!!!

    • @dasunnirmitha7693
      @dasunnirmitha7693 5 років тому +26

      UA-cam algorithms recommend stuff when you're ready xD

    • @philcool1968
      @philcool1968 5 років тому +2

      Lol

    • @sushant_tito
      @sushant_tito 5 років тому +1

      checkout first whether recommendation feature was avilable in 2014 or not.

    • @jacobbrowning3253
      @jacobbrowning3253 5 років тому +1

      99.9 % guarantee......
      you searched or spoke about more than three words contained in his speech......BOOM recommendations abound...! Thats how algorithms function.

    • @Singhkb
      @Singhkb 5 років тому

      Lol

  • @DrSam112
    @DrSam112 7 років тому +9

    As a Srilankan born, it makes me proud that we have such talented people. As medical educator I can say that the most useful tool is sincerity and humour which you maximised! I see something in you but I don't know what it is! What a powerful Mantra for inspiring others!! Do keep it up!

    • @sc6977
      @sc6977 3 роки тому

      💜Keep the lord first..
      A dedication to God😃
      ua-cam.com/video/LNlqAV3DteU/v-deo.html

  • @amitojsingh2841
    @amitojsingh2841 Рік тому +7

    This is something extraordinary, I listen it regularly and yet it everytime amazes me.

  • @ToddGreenIKR
    @ToddGreenIKR 10 років тому +11

    It's a wonderful speech! Congratulations to you, Dananjaya, and thank you to Baber Afzal for the original link.

  • @anuththaraekeli9965
    @anuththaraekeli9965 8 років тому +84

    so proud to be a sri lankan and my dream is to be a great public speaker like him oneday...

    • @icarusking4496
      @icarusking4496 6 років тому

      Goodluck mate you can do it

    • @bibektimilsina4191
      @bibektimilsina4191 6 років тому +1

      I see something in you but I dont know what it is😂

    • @aidendaniel9812
      @aidendaniel9812 5 років тому

      You can get there for sure!🙌🙌

    • @nemothekitten3994
      @nemothekitten3994 5 років тому

      i am indian ;-; and i also have this dream i have tried speaking in ny coaching few times and ppl liked it..but I don't know what is the next step.

    • @bengoodh8384
      @bengoodh8384 2 роки тому

      Hi baby how are you doing now i hope you are really doing good you are awesome looking at you baby makes happy when I look at your picture it is beyond my imagination that a creature like you really exist like a rose you make the garden so beautiful You are a diamond to any man that have eyes to see goodness of a womanhood Baby am Ben easy going person very understandable Am a civil engineer and a contractor I work at so many places like Asia Europe and Africa I love art craft and I write music I like ideal people when I see your picture am impress I want a good woman that understand what real love is all about who will understand me and perfectly be for me So we can build our world strong enough to care for each other I want you to be mine and I hope to hear from you soonest thanks

  • @PiumalMahawasala
    @PiumalMahawasala 9 років тому +20

    I can see something in you.. And i got to know what it is . "You're amazing man" !
    - A Proud Sri Lankan

  • @bala1686
    @bala1686 Рік тому +41

    8 years past still no better speech than this in the history of Toastmaster International Speech. Now i see that something

  • @be-presentmichaelwalti9537
    @be-presentmichaelwalti9537 3 роки тому +39

    I laughed so hard and almost shed a tear. Well deserved first place! Excellent rhetoric skills - very engaging

    • @sc6977
      @sc6977 3 роки тому

      💜Keep the lord first.
      A dedication to God😃
      ua-cam.com/video/LNlqAV3DteU/v-deo.html

  • @jamilamani8224
    @jamilamani8224 4 роки тому +36

    cried, laughed and learned..

    • @danieljacob5606
      @danieljacob5606 4 роки тому +1

      Me too the same feeling!

    • @Mateo-oz3ew
      @Mateo-oz3ew 3 роки тому +1

      @@danieljacob5606 why did you write felling? Not fell?

  • @MarlonMcLeod
    @MarlonMcLeod 8 років тому +75

    AWESOME!!!! Very Hilarious but at the same TIME a HIGHLY PROFOUND WORD.

  • @celestedaisymaed.3370
    @celestedaisymaed.3370 2 роки тому +1

    I applaud you, Mr. Hettiarachchi. You must be quite proud of your nation. It is understandable why people view you as the best. Your delivery of the speech was impressive and fun! The emotion you sent to the audience can be noticed in the way you delivered your words. In addition to inspiring many students, you did a very great job at it! Keep up the wonderful effort, sir, and I hope you'll continue to motivate more people especially teens. I would surely recommend this to my friends and loved ones so that they can also realize and be inspired by your words. Godspeed and may you continue to inspire others more!

  • @njain1985
    @njain1985 7 років тому +7

    You're a champ, buddy! Well expressed and flawlessly executed story!