Sandra Bullock

The following statements made the 82nd annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre more eventful:

Los Angeles, AP —  “I want to thank the Academy for not considering Navi a foreign language.” — Argentine director Juan Jose Campanella, after winning the award for best foreign language film.

“I would like to thank the Academy for showing that it can be about the performance and not the politics. ... Thank you so much to my amazing husband, Sidney. Thank you for showing me that sometimes you have to forgo doing what’s popular in order to do what's right. And baby, you were so right.” — Mo’Nique, after winning the Oscar for best supporting actress.

“This is for everybody who works on the dream every day: precious boys and girls everywhere.” — Geoffrey Fletcher, after winning the best adapted screenplay award for “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire.”

“Oscar and Penelope, that’s an uber-Bingo.” — Christoph Waltz, accepting the best supporting actor Oscar.

“I had an eye-opening experience in Baghdad at the end of 2004 and I thought that the story of these guys who have one of the most dangerous jobs in the world would be an interesting way to look at the war in a broader sense.” — Mark Boal, speaking backstage after winning the best original screenplay for “The Hurt Locker.”

“Never did I dream that making a flip book out of my third-grade math book would lead to this.” — Pete Docter, accepting the best animated feature film award for “Up.”

“I’d like a nice juicy burger and some deep, deeply fried fries... and maybe a milkshake.” Sandra Bullock has fast food plans after the Oscars.

“Never once in my life did my parents say, ‘What you’re doing is a waste of time.’ ... I know there are kids out there that don’t have that support system so if you’re out there and you’re listening, listen to me: You want to be creative? Get out there and do it, it’s not a waste of time.” — Michael Giacchino, after winning the award for best original score.

“The biggest change this year, the best picture category has doubled. When that was announced, all of us in Hollywood thought the same thing: What’s five times two?” — Oscars co-host Steve Martin.

“No one ever recognizes me... I had to tell a recent driver of mine that I was nominated for an Oscar and he said, ‘For what? Costumes, make-up?’” Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga is rarely bothered by star spotters.

“It’s like prom night for Hollywood. I’m really proud of myself for being here.” — Gabourey Sidibe on the red carpet.

“He could laugh at my bad back and I could laugh at his bad knees.” — Helen Mirren on working with her “The Last Station” co-star Christopher Plummer.

“I’m hoping that everybody sings Happy Birthday at some point — is that asking too much? If she wins, my birthday gets postponed!” Peter Sarsgaard celebrated his 39th birthday accompanying his wife, Oscar nominee Maggie Gyllenhaal, to the Academy Awards.

“It’s tomorrow... We actually wanted to do it here.” Nicole Richie jokes about her wedding plans to Oscars DJ Joel Madden on the red carpet.

“We made three times what we thought the movie could make. Three seems to be the number because everybody keeps coming up to me and saying, ‘I saw the movie three times.’” Three is lucky for “Avatar” director James Cameron.

“I even voted for Jeff Bridges, so all I know is you sit back and say, ‘Jeff, keep your speech short!’” George Clooney fears the Oscars will run long if Best Actor nominee Bridges wins, as expected.

“I had to take an Ambien to sleep last night.” Moviemaker Jason Reitman turned to sleeping pills to help calm his Oscars eve nerves.

“I was living in a car; you don’t date a guy who is living in a car.” “Avatar” star Sam Worthington on his loveless pre-fame days when his home was a battered motor.

“I told Jeff, ‘We’re not gonna turn the mic off on you, just make it about something, dude. Don’t laundry list.’“ Oscars producer Adam Shankman warned Jeff Bridges to be relevant if he wins an Academy Award.

“There’s not a chance in hell I’m gonna win... Christoph Waltz has won every single award.” Matt Damon insists he hasn’t written an Oscars speech because he expects the “Inglourious Basterds” star to win on Sunday night (he did). (Photos from AP with reports from Starpulse.com)