Celebrity speak at the Academy Awards

The Academy Awards were handed out at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. Here are some of the most memorable comments from celebrities at the Oscars.

In one of Oscar's sweetest moments, ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ director Danny Boyle jumped up and down like Tigger the hyper tiger from ‘Winnie the Pooh’ after winning for best director. Explaining his eccentric behavior, the British filmmaker said he'd told his children that “ If this miracle ever happened, I would receive it in the spirit of Tigger, which is just what happened.”

While accepting her best actress Oscar for The Reader , Kate Winslet said, “I would be lying if I said I haven't made a version of this speech before. I think I was probably eight-years-old and staring into the bathroom mirror. This (holding her Oscar) would have been a shampoo bottle. Well it's not a shampoo bottle now.”

Sean Penn smiled and poked fun at his difficult reputation, saying, “I do know how hard I make it to appreciate me often.” He then struck a serious note in urging “equal rights for everyone” amid intolerance. Dustin Lance Black, who won best original screenplay for “Milk” echoed that sentiment earlier in his emotional speech, thanking Milk for inspiring him to believe “ Maybe I could fall in love and one day get married.”

Shirley MacLaine spoke about Anne Hathway while giving away the Best Actress Award. “You're an amazing example for every young actress in this business, because you are not afraid to show both your dark and your bright side. This is your first nomination. I have a feeling there will be many more after this. And by the way, I think you have an extraordinary voice. So keep singing, too.”

Sophia Loren, on the best actress nominee. "For this (career) record, you have had 15 nominations and we behold you, the astonishing, astonishing Meryl Streep."

Penelope Cruz exclaims after winning her Best Supporting Actress award for Vicky Cristina Barcelona, “Has anybody ever fainted here, because I think I may be the first one.”

Kim Ledger, father of Heath Ledger, who posthumously won best supporting actor, “This award tonight would've humbly validated Heath's quiet determination to be truly accepted by you all here, his peers, within an industry he so loved.”

Comedian Jerry Lewis, 82, on receiving an Academy humanitarian award, “For most of my life, I've thought that doing good for someone didn't mean you would receive commendation for that kindness until now. This award touches my heart and the very depth of my soul.”