HOLLYWOOD: Here are some of the more memorable quotes from the 83rd Academy Awards. n “I'm afraid I have to warn you that I'm experiencing stirrings, somewhere in the upper abdominals, which are threatening to form themselves into dance moves” — Colin Firth, accepting best actor Oscar. These urges, “joyous as they may be for me, it would be extremely problematic if they make it to my legs before I get off stage,” he added. Afterwards he explained: “I'm not doing it here. I was struggling to contain them in that moment. And I think I need some quality time on my own. Anyone who's seen Mama Mia knows what I'm talking about.” n “Forgive me, I must start by pointing out that three years after our horrific financial crisis caused by financial fraud, not a single financial executive has gone to jail, and that's wrong.” — Charles Ferguson, winner of best documentary feature for “Inside Job.” n “I had no idea, I apologize to anyone I offended. There's a great deal of the English language that's in my vernacular” — Melissa Leo, after using the F word during her acceptance speech for best supporting actress Oscar. The on-stage comment by the veteran actress, honored for her role of a feisty mother in boxing movie “The Fighter,” was cut out of the time-delayed telecast broadcast around the world. n “It's unbelievable. I never played football, so this is the closest I'll get to the Super Bowl.” — Jesse Eisenberg, asked on the red carpet about how he felt at his first Oscars for playing Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in “The Social Network.” The movie failed to win any of the main prizes. n “You know, it used to be, you get naked, you get nominated. Not anymore” — Oscars co-host Anne Hathaway, in a spoof with fellow presenter James Franco about the glamor of awards. Franco, who was nominated, faked ignorance: “What do you get if you win? Do I, like, get money with it?” he asked. Hathaway: “No, you get prestige.” Franco: “From now on, everyone will call you ‘Academy Award winner James Franco.' Everyone? Even my mom?” He didn't win. n “My father always said to me I'd be a late bloomer. I believe I'm the oldest person to win this award. I hope that record is broken quickly and often.” — David Seidler, 73, winning best original screenplay for “The King's Speech.” n “In a room of talented, inspirational people, what the hell am I doing here next to you?” — Christian Bale, winner of the Oscar for best supporting actor.
