“Just because something lasts 14 seconds doesn’t mean it isn’t spectacular.”
-Host Conan O’Brien jokes about Ellen Burstyn’s controversial nomination for her Mrs. Harris role, which lasted all of 14 seconds
“I’m wearing stripper shoes. Instant six inches on your legs!”
–Helen Mirren, who was afraid of falling “a** over t*t” on her way up to the podium
“We do see each other from time to time. It’s fun to hold hands and walk out on the stage as though time had stopped.”
–Jaclyn Smith, on her relationship with former Charlie’s Angels costars Farrah Fawcett and Kate Jackson, following their tribute to late producing legend Aaron Spelling
“I wanted to do something different. I always go for the 1950s look, but today I am embracing my hips and my butt. I am not that confident, but I am a big supporter of embracing what you have.”
–Jennifer Love Hewitt, who wore a gown that enhanced her backside–a departure from her usual vintage awards-show look
“I went to Sears the night before my first Emmys and bought a girdle. I have worn it to every ceremony, except this year. Maybe the girdle is the reason why I’ve never won.”
–Malcolm in the Middle’s Jane Kaczmarek, on her potentially unlucky Emmys charm of years past
“It breathes as much as a dress can breathe in 90-degree weather. I have been relying on these little fans everyone has on the carpet and blotting myself every 45 seconds.”
–Tyra Banks suffered in the name of fashion while wearing a $55,000 Georges Chakra gown
“When I named my son August I had no idea the month would end like this!”
-New mom and Emmy winner Mariska Hargitay, accepting her award for Law & Order: SVU
“I lost to Barry Manilow! Barry Manilow! I lost to the Copacabana! Singing and dancing is not performing! Wolverine [Hugh Jackman] I could have lost to–he’s got claws, man.”
–The Colbert Report’s Stephen Colbert jokes about losing to a singer
“This goes in the operating room with me tomorrow morning as a good luck charm.”
–Barry Manilow, who was set to undergo hip-replacement surgery Monday
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