“I was in my living room at home. I was with my roommate, my manager and someone from the company. I freaked out because Justin Timberlake [announced the nomination]. How awesome is that? ... I kind of spazzed out. I was so excited.” (Spencer Weiner / Los Angeles Times)
On how he prepared to play an alcoholic: “I think it’s just the way I’ve been puke drunk myself, you know, just looking at my own experiences being hung over.” (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)
“Ive had a long relationship with Mandela.... I studied him up close. I think that gives me an edge. (Paballo Thekiso AFP/Getty Images)
“Its lovely to be recognized, particularly by the foreign press, from all the different countries. You dont think of awards.... If you happen to get one, its awfully nice. But you dont worry about it.” (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)
“I had my fingers crossed for Anna and George and Jason, but this is a surprise.” (Nina Prommer / EPA)
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