80th Academy Awards - Memorable Quotes

Memorable Quotes

• "Oscar is 80 this year, which automatically makes him the frontrunner for the Republican nomination." – Jon Stewart, in a reference to John McCain's age (then 71).

• "Hi everyone. I just want to thank you so much. This is such a big deal, not only for us, but for all other independent musicians and artists that spend most of their time struggling, and this, the fact that we’re standing here tonight, the fact that we’re able to hold this, it's just to prove no matter how far out your dreams are, it's possible. And, you know, fair play to those who dare to dream and don’t give up. And this song was written from a perspective of hope, and hope at the end of the day connects us all, no matter how different we are. And so thank you so much, who helped us along way. Thank you." – Marketa Irglova, giving her highlight acceptance speech for Best Original Song after being cut off by the orchestra before the commercials.

• "Mama, this is for you. This is for your grandparents and your parents, Rafael and Matilde. This is for the comedians of Spain who, like you, have brought dignity and pride to our profession. This is for Spain and this is for all of you." – Javier Bardem, speaking in Spanish, in a moving and emotional acceptance speech that brought his mother to tears

• "I have an American agent who is the spitting image of this . Really, truly, the same shape head and, it has to be said, the buttocks." – Tilda Swinton on accepting the award for Best Supporting Actress

• "Well...uh...thank you very much." – Ethan Coen on accepting the award for Best Adapted Screenplay

• "The baby goes to...I'm just stunned. It goes to...ANGELINA JOLIE!. That's terrific! Obviously Angelina Jolie couldn't be here – it's hard to find 17 babysitters on Oscar night! I accept this baby on her behalf." – Jon Stewart on rumors of Jolie's pregnancy which were denied after an attendance at the Independent Spirit Awards

• "Well, I'm speechless now. I -- I -- well, I -- thank you life, thank you love, and it is true, there is some angels in this city! Thank you so, so much!" – Marion Cotillard on accepting the award for Best Actress

• "What is happening? This is for the writers, and I want to thank all the writers. I especially want to thank my fellow nominees because I worship you guys and I'm learning from you every day, so thank you very much. ... I want to thank Mason Novick who knew I could do this before I did. And most of all, I want to thank my family for loving me exactly the way I am." – Diablo Cody on accepting the award for Original Screenplay

• "That's the closest I'll ever come to getting a knighthood." – Daniel Day-Lewis on accepting the award for Best Actor from Helen Mirren (who won in 2007 for playing Elizabeth II in The Queen)

• "I don't have a lot to add to what I said earlier. Thank you." – Ethan Coen on accepting the award for Best Director