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Now that 2012's nominations are in, it's time to hear from the honored few. Straight from the source, we've rounded up some of the nominees' sentiments to get you geared up Oscar night. Only 32 days and counting! PHOTOS:
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Viola Davis: Best Actress, "The Help"
"It's an honor to be nominated a second time, it is a personal accomplishment and triumph for women and women of color. I'm so glad the film has been recognized, it was a labor of love from the moment it was conceived and it is rewarding to see the impact it is having." -
Christopher Plummer: Best Supporting Actor, "Beginners"
"It's a shot in the arm for a young kid of 82 to receive an Academy Award nomination this morning. My gratitude to writer/director Michael Mills, the Academy, and to everyone involved with 'Beginners.'" -
Gary Oldman: Best Actor, "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy"
"This afternoon in Berlin I have learned that I was nominated for an Academy Award in the category of Best Actor. You may have heard this before, but it has never been truer than it is for me today, it is extremely humbling, gratifying, and delightful to have your work recognized by the Academy, and to join the celebrated ranks of previous nominees and colleagues. Amazing." -
Martin Scorsese: Best Director, "Hugo"
"I am deeply honored to have been nominated by the Academy for my work on 'Hugo.' Every picture is a challenge, and this one - where I was working with 3D, HD and Sacha Baron Cohen for the first time - was no exception. It's a wonderful feeling to know that you've been recognized by the people in your industry. I congratulate my fellow nominees. It's an impressive list, and I'm in excellent company." -
Gore Verbinski, Producer/Director of "Rango"
"It is an incredible honor to be nominated this morning. We set out to do something different with 'Rango,' and this distinction is a testament to everyone who tirelessly dedicated themselves to creating our neurotic lizard. 'Rango' was looking for an audience who shared his love of cinema and I'm humbled that he found one. It has been a remarkable journey, and one that I am grateful to share with our entire creative team, Paramount, and all of the virtuosos at Industrial, Light and Magic." -
Jennifer Yuh Nelson, Director of "Kung Fu Panda 2"
Today's nomination is a huge boost of encouragement for the hundreds of dedicated cast and crew that have created such a beautiful film. I am deeply proud of what we have achieved together and honored by the Academy with this recognition." -
Chris Miller, Director of "Puss In Boots"
"I woke up to a text and thought, 'Am I still dreaming?' What an absolute honor to be nominated. Thank you to the Academy on behalf of the entire cast, crew, our swashbuckling cat and his boots! This is beyond a thrill...and I'm pretty sure I'm awake." -
Steven Spielberg: Producer "The Help," Director/Producer "War Horse"
"I am thrilled with our multiple nominations for "The Help" and "War Horse." It is the first time that I have experienced two Best Picture nominations in the same year. One is a high honor. Two is humbling but very exciting. It is a tribute to all those who joined with Stacey Snider and our DreamWorks Studios team to develop and make these two films with stories that we passionately felt we had to make." -
Berenice Bejo: Best Supporting Actress, "The Artist"
"This is amazing. We watched the nominations live on TV at 2:30 p.m. Paris time. Mine was the first name called. I felt like, whoa! You see your face, your picture, and your name on the screen. In France, I think there are not so many French actresses to ever have been nominated for Oscars. Only 3 have won. And only one French film has ever been nominated for Best Picture, as opposed to best foreign film. So we are doing something very special for the French! People say this will change my career, but we'll see. I can't really compete with American actresses, I have an accent. We'll see what can happen with me. I am going to work on my American accent. And - I'll be in L.A. for the next two weeks if someone needs to meet with me!" -
Rooney Mara: Best Actress, "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"
"I was sleeping and my phone started going crazy. I knew there was a small chance but I wasn't expecting it. I don't know about the politics of (awards) but it came late in the game and it seems to me that a lot of the movies that got the awards came out early. I feel really honored and humbled to be on the list." -
Glenn Close: Best Actress, "Albert Nobbs"
"Just elated. Elated, elated," Glenn Close said. Perhaps even more satisfying than her own nomination was hearing that Martial Corneville, Lynn Johnston and Matthew W. Mungle were nominated for best make-up. "I think their work is the opposite of the work in Harry Potter or Iron Lady. It was minimalist. It represents the fineness of the craft. I could not have done Albert without them." -
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"I got the news in Mexico City, where I am rehearsing a play that goes up in two weeks. We are two hours later than L.A., it was 7:45 a.m. I am feeling sick, I started to feel it last night. So I went to sleep early and slept through the nominations because I have to be well by the time the play opens. Of course, an Oscar nomination is making me feel much better! My girlfriend called me from L.A. with the news, and since I'm running a fever, I thought I was just having a feverish dream! Then my wonderful publicists and producers called to congratulate me. I honestly did not expect this at all. I know most Americans don't know me, even though I've been acting for almost 30 years. A number of actors were virtually unheard of in the States before their Oscar nominations - Geoffrey Rush, for instance. It is the best career catalyst! So I am hoping this leads to more American filmmakers and producers offering me more beautiful roles."
