Notable quotes from the 81st annual Academy Awards

Quotes from Sunday night's 81st annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles:

Quotes from Sunday night's 81st annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles:

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"It's not going to be 45 seconds, I can say that right now. Has anybody ever fainted here? Because I might be the first one." _ Penelope Cruz, accepting the best supporting actress award.

"Fifteen career Oscar nominations. That's a record. I hate to say it but when someone puts up numbers like that, it's just hard not to think steroids." _ Host Hugh Jackman to Meryl Streep during the opening of the show.

"Now listen, I want you to relax tonight. I want you to say whatever is on your mind because you know we have a seven-second delay, but if you win, we switch to a 20-second delay." _ Host Hugh Jackman to Mickey Rourke during the opening of the show.