Billy Crystal:
It was 13 years ago when I first hosted the Academy Awards, and things sure have changed since then. George Bush was President, the economy was tanking, and we had just finished a war with Iraq. Yeah, things really have changed.
Andrew Stanton:
...and to my wife, Julie, I wrote it in a note to you in the 8th grade, now I'm saying it in front of 1 billion people. I love you.
Billy Crystal:
I voted for 'Seabiscuit' (for Best Costume Design). That's the most realistic horse costume I've ever seen.
Billy Crystal:
All of the hobbits' wardrobe is now for sale at The House of DeVito, if anyone is interested.
Billy Crystal:
It's now official. There is no one left to thank in New Zealand.
Robin Williams:
[
grabs Billy Crystal's hand] Hey, look at us. A San Francisco wedding cake.
Sandra Bullock:
John, do you know which was the first movie to feature sound?
John Travolta:
It was Al Jolson's "The Jazz Singer" in 1927. First movie to feature sound and dialogue.
Sandra Bullock:
And how do you know that?
John Travolta:
Well, you would also know, if you had come to the rehearsal.
Barrie Osborne:
I started my career 35 years ago, getting people coffee. I'm pretty sure the fact that I dated Billy Crystal's cousin has nothing to do with this.
Billy Crystal:
Do you know that people are now moving to New Zealand just to be thanked?
Billy Crystal:
...and when I say funny, I mean threatening to my career.
Billy Crystal:
Our next presenter (Charlize Theron) is nominated for her role of a hiking, serial killing prostitute. Great, just what we need.
Denise Robert:
[
after getting an award for Best Foreign Language Film] We're so thankful that The Lord of The Rings did not qualify in this category.
Francis Ford Coppola:
Sofia, I always wanted you to be part of the family business.
Billy Crystal:
Good news, they found Nemo. The bad news is, they found him in one of Wolfgang Puck's puff pastries.
Billy Crystal:
The Passion of the Christ opened up on Ash Wednesday, had a Good Friday.
Billy Crystal:
Now that everyone in New Zealand has been thanked, I'd like to thank everyone on Long Island.
Billy Crystal:
[
"reading" Sean Connery's mind] Pussy Galore? I just got it! That's vulgar!
Billy Crystal:
And there's Johnny Depp, the sexiest man alive. Did I just say that out loud? You know Johnny's nominated for playing Jack Valenti's worst nightmare - a slightly gay pirate.
Gandalf the White:
All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to you.
Billy Crystal:
And this from a guy in a nine-hour movie.
Billy Crystal:
[
reading Julia Roberts' Mind] Don't hate me because I'm beautiful. Hate me because I'm rich.
Billy Crystal:
[
reading Oprah Winfrey's Mind] You wanna talk about rich honey?
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