A few notes from the Oscars

Must humble and heart-warming speech: Kate Winslet. It's not up on youtube yet, by I have my eye out for it. If you are ever going to receive an award, that should be your style.

From host: Tonight is about being a great actor, but in life all that counts is being a great human being.

From the producer of Slumdog: When we started, we didn't have the money or the power, but we have the courage of the team, our passion and belief, inspiration from our meaningful story, and brave supporters.

From Anne Hathaway on Barbara Walters: This year I understood that being vulnerable does not mean being weak and that love means not only giving but also receiving. I think back to the movie Finding Nemo and remember the line: just keep swimming, just keep swimming.