Quotes from Sunday night's 83rd annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles:
"My favorite adult moment was when Melissa leo let the F-bomb rip. I went up to her and said 'you just set the tone for the show and gave us material forever'." — Oscar co-host Anne Hathaway, on the red carpet at the Governor's Ball.
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"I like going to bed after it's over. It's so stressful." — Elton John, at his 19th annual AIDS Foundation dinner.
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"I thought they were fantastic. They were so relaxed." — Hugh Jackman, about award hosts James Franco and Anne Hathaway.
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"The baby was definitely kicking a lot during the song portion of the show. A little dancer." — best actress winner Natalie Portman, backstage pressroom.
"I want to thank my wonderful actors, the triangle of man love — Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and me. And Helena, I hope that doesn't make you too jealous." — Tom Hooper, upon winning best director.
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"I have a feeling my career's just peaked." — Colin Firth, upon winning best actor.
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"My father always said to me I'd be a late bloomer. I believe I'm the oldest person to win this award. I hope that record is broken quickly and often."— David Seidler, 73, winning best original screenplay for "The King's Speech."
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"In a room of talented, inspirational people, what the hell am I doing here next to you?" — Christian Bale, winner of the Oscar for best supporting actor.
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"Forgive me, I must start by pointing out that three years after our horrific financial crisis caused by financial fraud, not a single financial executive has gone to jail, and that's wrong." — Charles Ferguson, winner of best documentary feature for "Inside Job."
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