· Bjork’s success at maintaining her odd image by showing up with a swan draped around her neck.
· Kevin Spacey revealing Judi Dench’s other job as “the classiest delivery service I ever had”.
· “Look at how beautiful Julia Roberts looks. Julia, I miss our phone calls. But it seems like ever since you got caller ID, you’re never home.” -Steve Martin
· Jennifer Lopez’s effort to top the memorable green dress with a transparent one.
· “I want to thank anyone who spends part of their day creating, anybody who spends part of their day sharing their experience with us.” –Steven Soderbergh’s Best Director acceptance speech for Traffic
· The show coming in at 43 minutes shorter than last year’s and 5 minutes ahead of schedule.
· Goldie Hawn’s famous giggle when she goofs.
· “There’s Charlton Heston. Be careful what you say to him, though, because he thinks he was in Gladiator.” -Steve Martin
· The Academy’s offer (aka bribe) to the nominees to keep their speeches short.
· “I’d like to thank my mum and dad, who I just don’t thank enough…When you grow up in the suburbs…the suburbs of anywhere, a dream like this seems vaguely ludicrous and completely unattainable. This moment is directly connected to those childhood imaginings. And for anybody who’s on the downside of advantage and relying purely on courage, it’s possible.” -Russell Crowe accepting his Best Actor award for Gladiator
· Randy Newman’s disappointing 14th loss.
· Tom Hanks’ reaction when Steve Martin joked, “The FBI has just announced a suspect in the plot to kidnap Russell Crowe, and all I can say is: Tom Hanks, you should be ashamed of yourself.”
· Danny DeVito enjoying a little snack, and Steve Martin’s generosity in providing him with some vegetable dip.
· “I have a television, so I’m going to spend some time here to tell you some things…Stick man, I see you! I love it up here! I love the world; I am so happy! Thank you!” –Julia Roberts accepting her Best Actress Oscar for Erin Brockovich
· Remembering the dearly departed, especially Alec Guiness and Walter Matthau.
Best Picture: Gladiator
Best Director: Steve Soderbergh, Traffic
Best Actor: Russell Crowe, Gladiator
Best Actress: Julia Roberts, Erin Brockovich
Best Supporting Actor: Benicio Del Toro, Traffic
Best Supporting Actress: Marcia Gay Harden, Pollock
Screenplay (Adapted): Stephen Gaghan, Traffic
Original Screenplay: Cameron Crowe, Almost Famous
Original Song: Bob Dylan, “Things Have Changed” from Wonder Boys
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