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I'm thrilled when I get nominated. I don't count how many and I don't remember how many I've had. I just know it's a lot.

I am always a little surprised when anyone sees anything I make, so being nominated for the Oscar is beyond amazing - what a tremendous honor.

I got nominated for a Tony, which was a complete surprise. It was an experience that I will always cherish.

To receive this award from an organization I admire so much makes me totally happy and grateful.

I got a nomination for director, which means the world to me; it's just the most exciting thing for me and my family. You do the good hard work, and the rest of it is something you shouldn't get too caught up in, but when it happens - boy! I respect it.

I am pleased that my work has been recognized, and I hope to be a role model.

Being nominated is the win. For me, being nominated is winning. It's just unbelievable.

To be nominated was enough, but when I won I the Tony I just felt relief.

I've been nominated for Academy Awards, I know what I'm doing.