“Please welcome the original Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Angelina Jolie.” – Billy Crystal is rewarded with a laugh and a flash of leg by Angelina Jolie.
"You inspired the movie and you are the soul of the movie. Thank you for being in this movie and in my life.” – Best Director Michel Hazanavicius's tribute to wife Berenice Bejo
"You're only two years older than me, darling. Where have you been all my life?" — Christopher Plummer, on winning for Best Supporting Actor for The Beginners. At 82, he is the oldest Oscar winner ever.
"If George Valentin could speak, he'd say 'wow! genial, formidable, merci'." — Best Actor Jean Dujardin's acceptance speech, referring to his character in the silent film.
“Thank you Academy for putting me with the hottest guy in the room” – Octavia Spencer is thrilled to receive her Best Supporting Actress award from Christian Bale
"So tonight, enjoy yourselves, because nothing can take the sting out of the world's economic problems like watching millionaires present each other with golden statues." – Another great line from host Billy Crystal.
"I want to thank Uggie the dog. I'm not sure he understands what I say, he's not that clever." - Michel Hazanavicius, Best Director, had some good lines in his speech
"To all the women in Pakistan who are working for change, don't give up n your dreams. This is for you."
Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, won Best Documentary Feature for Saving Face.