Notable Quotes 奥斯卡隽语录

"But I want to say thank you to you. I haven't had an orthodox career. And I've wanted more than anything to have your respect. The first time I didn't feel it but this time I feel it and I can't deny the fact that you like me, right now ... you like me ... thank you."

-----Sally Field, accepting her Leading Actress Oscar for PLACES IN THE HEART (57th Academy Awards®)

" ... as you can see, I did receive my Academy booklet on how to dress like a serious actress."

------ presenter Cher, donning Bob Mackie feather dress and headress

"... a few of us are so lucky... when you're a broke actor, you can't write, you can't paint ... you have to practice accents while you're driving a taxicab and to that artistic family that strives for excellence ... I am proud to share this with you and I thank you."

------ Dustin Hoffman, accepting his Leading Actor Oscar for KRAMER vs. KRAMER (52nd Academy Awards)

"... you're here to sweat. This program is live. There's about one thousand million people watching you. So, you remember -- one wrong word, one foolish gesture and your whole career could go down in flames. Hold that thought and have a nice night."

------ Paul Hogan

"Thank you so much. This is an emotional moment for me and words seem so futile, so feeble ... I can only say that ... thank you for the honor of inviting me here and ... oh ... you're wonderful, sweet people. Thank you."

------ Charlie Chaplin, returning to Los Angeles after a 20-year self-imposed exile to accept his Honorary Oscar in 1971.

"I'd like to thank everybody who ever punched or kissed me in my life and everybody who I ever punched or kissed."

------ John Patrick Shanley accepting his Original Screenplay Oscar for MOONSTRUCK (60th Academy Awards).

"... isn't it fascinating to think that probably the only laugh that man will ever get in his life is by stripping off and showing his shortcomings ..."

------ presenter David Niven, responding to the unexpected entrance of a streaker.