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I have my very own Oscar now to be with me until death us do part.

The Oscars are really nice, but the best part is that I had the opportunity to do that kind of work.

You really just have to love the process. I can't tell you the amount of film sets I've been on where people are talking about Oscars in the middle of the production. It happens all the time.

I actually had to learn what an Oscar was.

It has made me realise how many doors open for you when you're up for an Oscar. It seems once you are nominated, it validates you as a serious director, and you become someone that people want to work with.

I don't think I ever expected anything like an Oscar ever, to tell you the truth. That is not my motivation when I do these roles. I really am motivated by being able to work with great people and create a body of work that I can look back and be proud of.

I never planned to win an Oscar. When I auditioned for 'Ray,' I was just thinking about what a great project it would be.

I would be happy if they just gave out nominations and there weren't any Oscars. But winning them is definitely an experience - to get up there and make a speech. Every film is hard work, and a few lucky people do get Oscars for what they do, and it's recognition for all that hard work on a certain level.

There's a lot of great movies that have won the Academy Award, and a lot of great movies that haven't. You just do the best you can.

I guess I really haven't thought much about winning an Oscar, but if I had the opportunity, I'm sure I would like it.