1. A method for implementing speech focus in a speech processing system comprising: establishing a default focus receiver as a first entity to request speech focus of a speech processing system having multiple applications that share speech resources based upon speech focus; detecting an event occurrence, wherein an event handler of the default speech receiver has previously defined behavior for the event occurrence and wherein default system behavior is implemented within the speech processing system for the event occurrence, wherein the default system behavior is utilized when speech focus is not assigned during the event occurrence; responsive to the event occurrence, performing at least one programmatic action in accordance with machine readable instructions of the event handler, wherein the default system behavior is not implemented responsive to the event occurrence.