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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.

I didn't think I was gonna be playing on the Oscars or anything.

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

The Oscar made me a star, and I'm grateful. But I feel had I not won the Oscar I wouldn't have gotten into the messes I did in my personal life.

I think that if you go about making movies to win Oscars, you're really going about it the wrong way.

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 actually had to learn what an Oscar was.

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

Don't get me wrong: I would not say no to an Oscar!