Last night, the American Film Institute awarded it’s annual Lifetime Achievement Award to legendary actor Sean Connery. Check out what he had to say in his acceptance speech:

“My start as a child was less than auspicious. When I was young, we didn’t know that we lacked anything because we didn’t have anything to compare it to. I had a hardworking father and mother — I got my big push when I was 5 years old. It’s taken me more than 70 years to realize it. At 5, I learned how to read. It’s that simple and that profound. When I left school, I didn’t have a formal education. I wouldn’t be here without all the books, plays and scripts. It’s been a long journey from Fountainbridge. Although my feet are tired, my heart is not.”

For more information on the award, check out American Film Institute